Air Quality Engineering Trainee
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$ 64861 - 77321
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Job Description
THE POSITION
If you are a passionate engineer with experience and a drive to excel do not let this opportunity pass you by! The Department of Environmental Protection Air Quality program is seeking someone like you to contribute to the future of air quality in Pennsylvania.Be a part of safeguarding the wellbeing of Pennsylvanias residents and surroundings.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In the role of an Air Quality Engineering Trainee you will engage in a comprehensive 12month training program designed to equip you with the skills necessary for the responsibilities of an Air Quality Engineering Specialist. Throughout this position you will gain valuable experience in reviewing plan approvals and general permit applications ensuring that new air containment sources meet the necessary requirements. Your assistance will be crucial in recommending changes to permits or issuing denials based on the applications information.
You will have the opportunity to utilize your engineering skills to identify potential polluting problems and address any issues with air quality devices that do not comply with our air pollution control program. As a trainee you will continuously enhance your technical proficiency over the course of this comprehensive training program. The work products produced are reviewed by the supervisor before being issued or released.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime up to 3 days per 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:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable. Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $64861.00 (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 engineering experience and possession of a valid EngineerinTraining certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
- A bachelors degree in the field of engineering.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Conditions of Employment:- This position will require possession of a valid Pennsylvania drivers license.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow the link 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 to www.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
