Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist
Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist
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$ 58035 - 88235
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Job Description
THE POSITION
- Do you have a strong understanding of environmental regulations and a dedication to protecting the health and safety of the residents and natural surroundings of Pennsylvania The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Environmental Compliance Specialist to join our team! If you are eager to embark on a rewarding and challenging career path we invite you to take the next step with usapply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The role of the Compliance Specialist involves the coordination of enforcement actions necessary to ensure adherence to The Solid Waste Management Act within various programs. Specifically the Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist for the Southcentral Region oversees compliance and enforcement activities across a designated geographical area that encompasses fifteen counties including Adams Bedford Berks Blair Cumberland Dauphin Fulton Franklin Huntingdon Juniata Lancaster Lebanon Mifflin Perry and York. This position is integral to the Waste Management Program which encompasses responsibilities related to hazardous residual and municipal waste management.
The key responsibilities associated with this role include the development of regional compliance and enforcement programs. This entails creating enforcement procedures that align established policies with the unique circumstances of the region such as staffing levels and workload considerations. Additionally the Compliance Specialist is tasked with establishing protocols for the referral of cases identified as violations by regional staff including those from the Monitoring and Compliance Section as well as the Facilities Section. It is also essential to periodically review these procedures in collaboration with the Section Chief to ensure their effectiveness and relevance.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime up to 3 days a week upon successful completion of probationary period. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- This position may require travel as needed.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58035.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:- One year of professional experience as a Sanitarian Air Quality Specialist Solid Waste Specialist or Water Quality Specialist Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration);or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledges skills and abilities.
- This position requires possession of avalid motor vehicle operators license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Other Requirements:- You must meet thePA residency requirement.For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will notbe reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
