Environmental Chemist 1

The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for a passionate individual committed to safeguarding the well-being of both the citizens and the environment of Pennsylvania. In this position, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise as you serve as a technical resource person involved with most aspects of the Waste Management Program. If you are eager to start a new chapter in your career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Chemist 1, we encourage you to submit your application today and join our dedicated team!

As an Environmental Chemist 1 in our Southwest Region, you will be responsible for reviewing requests and permit applications for the management of waste materials involving the evaluation of the toxicity, bio-accumulation potential, and environmental risks associated with the disposal, discharge, handling, storage, and treatment of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. In this role, you will function as a non-laboratory chemist, requiring knowledge of analytical instrumentation, testing and sampling methods, and quality assurance procedures concerning the characterization of solid waste. Field sampling and field testing of waste materials and toxic substances may also be required. This position requires public communication and coordination with township and county authorities, industrial personnel and legislative officials. You will also have the opportunity to interact with technical staff, other department bureaus, other state agencies, and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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.
• Travel is required for site visits.
• 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 Pittsburgh.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six years of professional chemical analytical experience which included analyzing a wide variety of chemicals and interpreting the analysis; or
• A bachelor degree with major course work in chemistry, and two years of professional chemical analytical experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid PA Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• 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.

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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.

• 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.