Solid Waste Specialist Trainee Environmental Trainee
Solid Waste Specialist Trainee Environmental Trainee
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$ 44890 - 67678
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference by helping others achieve organization and cleanliness thereby safeguarding the health and safety of residents and environment Do you thrive on traveling advising and educating people about the Commonwealth of Pennsylvanias solid waste management regulations The Department of Environmental Protection is searching for an enthusiastic individual like you to join our vibrant team! If you are ready to play a vital role in creating a cleaner and brighter future seize this opportunity and apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Solid Waste Specialist Trainee you will embark on a robust oneyear journey of formal training and handson experience preparing yourself to conduct compliance inspections for our environmental program and excel in your role. In order for the Department to effectively and efficiently meet its charge to protect the public health and the environment the Environmental Trainee is to ensure compliance with Commonwealth statutes and the rules and regulations governing the management of solid waste in the five counties served by the Southeast Regional Office.
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. 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 Norristown.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44890 (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:- Four years of technical experience in environmental science environmental engineering environmental health geology biology ecology or a closely related field;or
- A bachelors degree in environmental science environmental engineering environmental health geology biology ecology or a closely related field;or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
Other Requirements:
- 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 may 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.aspx and 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:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
