Environmental Protection Specialist

THE POSITION Are you a passionate and committed individual dedicated to enhancing the health and welfare of Pennsylvania's citizens and its environment? As an Environmental Protection Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will help lead important projects that make a real difference for public health and safety. This role gives you the opportunity to work with experts, support community needs, and manage impactful cleanup efforts. Elevate your career and become part of a team that is committed to protecting Pennsylvania’s future. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will focus on leading state funded tank removal and remediation projects and coordinating activities across several program areas. The work you will do will support environmental protection efforts through technical work, project guidance, and public interaction. Project Oversight: Manage abandoned storage tank removal and remediation efforts and ensure proper field implementation Technical Coordination: Review contractor documents, track project progress, and support legal staff with cost recovery efforts Public and Agency Liaison: Work with federal and local officials, attend public meetings, and provide program guidance to a wide range of stakeholders Compliance Support: Evaluate reports, assist with enforcement actions, and respond to public information inquiries regarding storage tanks Data Management: Enter and verify information in electronic systems, run PowerBI reports, and track project submissions and notifications Field Activities: Conduct site inspections, collect environmental samples, and participate in spill investigations 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 Meadville. 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 $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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a journey-level specialist in a waste management program; or Two years of experience in environmental protection and a bachelor's degree with major coursework in biology, chemistry, or in a field closely related to environmental protection. A master's degree with major coursework in any of the fields closely related to environmental protection may be substituted for one year of the required experience; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledge and abilities. Special Requirements This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 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 Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Veterans Preferences 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 and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr