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Solid Waste Specialist (Environmental Trainee)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Pottsville
5 Laurel Boulevard (Show on map)
Jun 05, 2025
THE POSITION Boost your professional journey now! We are seeking enthusiastic candidates dedicated to protecting the health of Pennsylvania's citizens and its environment. In this position, you will inspect municipal waste transfer/processing facilities. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges and making a positive impact on the community. Your efforts will help ensure that hazardous sites are properly managed and cleaned up, contributing to a safer and healthier environment for everyone in Pennsylvania. Together, we can make a difference and create a cleaner, safer future for all. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will participate in a 12-month training program designed to equip you with the skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a Solid Waste Specialist. Throughout this training period, you will receive comprehensive instruction aimed at preparing you for the various tasks associated with the position. Your work will be crucial in facilitating the proper management of hazardous sites, contributing to environmental safety and public health by ensuring that all activities align with the relevant legal frameworks. You will conduct inspections of municipal waste transfer and processing facilities, focusing on various aspects such as unloading procedures, safety measures, equipment functionality, compaction methods, vector and litter control, nuisance minimization, storage practices, and operational records. Additionally, you will evaluate municipal waste disposal sites, assessing factors like unloading protocols, vector management, surface water drainage, dust control, spreading and compacting techniques, final cover application, and compliance with operational documentation. Your responsibilities will also include inspecting hazardous waste generators, transporters, and treatment, storage, and disposal Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities to ensure effective waste minimization and proper handling, treatment, storage, disposal, and transportation of hazardous materials. You will participate in enforcement conferences to provide case background, address inquiries, and clarify inspection and investigation findings. Familiarity with the procedures and techniques for reviewing applications for Resource Recovery Act grants will be advantageous in this position. This position is headquartered in the Pottsville District Office and is specific to the territories of Southern Schuylkill and Western Lehigh Counties. It is intended to provide prompt response to complaints and facilities in these territories. 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, upon successful completion of a training period. 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 Pottsville. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,890.00 (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: 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: 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.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.