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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Environmental Engineering Trainee in Pennsylvania
Environmental Engineering Trainee
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Environmental Engineering Trainee
Salary
$67,678.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
Location
Luzerne County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-84697-14510
Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Division
EP NERO Env Clnup Brwnflds Rdv
Opening Date
07/01/2024
Closing Date
7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
14510
Position Number
00027928
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B4
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00354250
Bureau / Division
EP Nero Environmental Cleanup Brownfields Redevelopment
Worksite Address
2 Public Square
City
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18711
Contact Name
Susan Kreiser-Array
Contact Phone
717.787.3635
Contact Email
skreiserar@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-84697-14510. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 23, 2024 TO JUNE 6, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
If you are a passionate engineer with experience and a drive to excel, don't let this opportunity pass you by! In this role, will perform a variety of duties in the Hazardous Site Cleanup Program involving the investigation and cleanup of hazardous sites to ensure compliance with federal and state rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Be a part of safeguarding the well-being of Pennsylvania's residents and surroundings.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The facilities section has the responsibility of evaluating permit applications for municipal, residual, and hazardous waste management. This includes a range of projects such as landfills, waste processing facilities, hazardous waste storage or treatment facilities, and more. As part of your role, you will analyze and address engineering challenges, particularly those related to pollution. This involves reviewing plans for air pollution control equipment, identifying violations of regulations, conducting source sampling, investigating plant processes, and suggesting modifications to minimize air pollutant emissions. You may also be involved in fieldwork of similar complexity.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week, after adequate 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 Wilkes-Barre.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $63,590 (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 experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists ;or
A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Condition of Employment:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.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/testonce for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Condition of Employment- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, or are you within three months of conferring a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
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If you do not have a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.
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Have you completed 9 college level credits in environmental engineering?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
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If yes, please list your qualifying coursework below. Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.
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Do you possess a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes, please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered no, type N/A in the textbox below.
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Do you possess one year of full-time experience in environmental engineering?
Yes
No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.]
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – REVIEW AND ANALYZE DOCUMENTSReviews and analyzes remedial treatment documents to ensure completeness, adequacy of design, mechanics of operation, and compliance with state and federal requirements. Identifies technical deficiencies, additional information required, and reviews calculations or cost estimates.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience reviewing and analyzing technical environmental engineering documents to identify technical deficiencies or for completeness and accuracy.
B. I have experience reviewing and analyzing technical engineering documents to identify technical deficiencies or for completeness and accuracy. This is NOT related to environmental engineering.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to environmental engineering or engineering economics.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience reviewing and analyzing technical engineering documents.
The actual duties you performed.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PROJECT MANAGEMENTPlans, schedules, and coordinates project activities at hazardous sites during investigations and remedial activities to ensure compliance with federal and state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ensures contractor's work is complete and recommends payment of contractors.Hazardous Sites- Specific types of sites that refer to both federal Environmental Protection Agency Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Sites (aka Superfund sites) and state Department of Environmental Protection Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) Sites.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities of contractors conducting investigations or performing remedial work at hazardous sites.
B. I have experience planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities for any type of project which had an environmental impact.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or internship related to project management, budgeting, or project planning and implementation.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The duties you performed related to coordinating project activities at hazardous sites.
The duties you performed related to coordinating project activities of any type of project which had an environmental impact.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – VERBAL COMMUNICATIONParticipates in meetings regarding the Department and Superfund Program rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and activities relating to specific sites. Acts as liaison to legal staff for cost-recovery actions and other legal actions from hazardous waste sites.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience verbally communicating with others to answer questions and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, goals, or objectives related to hazardous sites.
B. I have experience verbally communicating with others to answer questions and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, goals, or objectives on an environmental topic NOT related to hazardous sites.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communications.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The topic(s) of the information provided and to whom.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONWrites technical documents relating to the development and review of bid specifications and procurement documents for contractors and consultants. Provides site summaries and budget information, site costs and schedule projections, to develop and keep regional program plans updated. Assists in the development and preparation of news and information releases to the media and public interest groups relating to activities on state and federal superfund sites. Assists in the development of written responses to inquiries from the public, local officials, the press, and other interested parties.Work Plan– A written document designed to streamline a project which includes the summary of the scope of work to be completed, along with the schedule and estimated costs.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing technical documents including work plans, technical reports, AND letters. I had the final responsibility for the completed product.
B. I have experience writing technical documents including work plans, technical reports OR letters. I had the final responsibility for the completed product.
C. I have experience DRAFTING technical documents including work plans, technical reports, OR letters. Someone else had the final responsibility for the completed product.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience writing/drafting technical documents.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov