Air Quality Specialist (Environmental Trainee)

Full Job Description

The Department of Environmental Protection is actively looking to hire an Air Quality Specialist Trainee to join their team.

This role offers a robust 12-month training program aimed at developing the essential skills required for a successful career as an Air Quality Specialist.

This pivotal role involves a range of responsibilities, including conducting thorough inspections, investigating public complaints, and developing comprehensive emission inventories (AIMS) within a designated geographical area.

A key aspect of this position is the assessment of compliance with relevant environmental regulations, which is essential for the effective implementation of the Clean Air Act.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring air quality standards are met and maintained, contributing to the overall health and safety of the community.

If you are passionate about environmental protection and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply now!

Requirements

The primary responsibilities associated with this role encompass monitoring, compliance, and enforcement activities related to air quality management.

This includes executing tasks for facilities as designated by the Air Quality District Supervisor (AQDS), ensuring that any existing or potential air pollution issues are thoroughly assessed, addressed, and resolved in alignment with the Bureau’s air pollution control program and the Department's established Rules and Regulations.

Additionally, the position involves the collection and entry of emission inventory data for the AIMS system pertaining to the assigned facilities.

Regular inspections of control equipment and air pollution sources are conducted to verify adherence to permit conditions and Department regulations.

Furthermore, the role requires oversight of source tests performed by external consultants or the Bureau’s Division of Source Testing and Monitoring.

Based on the findings, the position entails recommending necessary actions to ensure compliance and utilizing all available mechanisms to facilitate prompt adherence to regulatory standards.

The incumbent will perform these duties either with an Air Quality Specialist or the Air Quality District Supervisor. The work products produced; i.e., memos, reports, letters, etc.

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:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

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 bachelor’s 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 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 not be 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:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.

Additional 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.