Air Monitoring Equipment Specialist

Air Monitoring Equipment Specialist Position Join the Department of Environmental Protection as an Air Monitoring Equipment Specialist and help protect air quality across Pennsylvania. This role will provide you with the chance to work with advanced particulate monitoring equipment in the field every day. You will support a mission that keeps our communities healthy and informed. Step into a position where your commitment makes a real difference. Description of Work This position focuses on operating and maintaining enhanced particulate monitoring samplers that run every day throughout the southeastern region of Pennsylvania. The role requires precise scheduling and dependable daily performance to ensure accurate sample collection and delivery. As an Air Monitoring Equipment Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Sampler Operation: Install and retrieve particulate filters, record data, and observe sampler performance at assigned sites Special Sampling: Provide additional sampling support during special events or surge conditions Data Entry: Complete required entries in the Sample Tracking Tool Portal and use backup forms when needed Site Maintenance: Perform upkeep tasks such as vegetation control and minor repairs at sampling locations Equipment Care: Conduct maintenance and repairs on sampling units and prepare necessary materials for daily use Sample Transport: Deliver collected filters to designated meeting points and the laboratory with strict timing Work Schedule and Additional Information Full‑time employment Rotating schedule, totaling 75 hours bi‑weekly. Overtime and travel may be required. No telework option. Salary: Starting annual salary of $46,827 (before taxes) for new employees with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for notices. Qualifications Required Experience, Training & Eligibility Two years of technical experience testing and repairing electronic or electrical equipment; or An associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, information sciences and technology, 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 Requirements Active motor vehicle license is required. Other Requirements PA residency requirement must be met. Refer to Residency Guidelines for details. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Application Process Resume, cover letter, and similar documents will not be reviewed; eligibility must be demonstrated on the application. If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Submit your application by the posting closing date. Late applications are not accepted. Failure to comply with application requirements may eliminate you from consideration. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience and qualifications. AI tools may be used only for preparation. Misrepresentation is prohibited. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. To learn more, visit the Veterans page on the state website. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) TRS: 711 (for 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 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. Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this posting only. Providing incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or disqualify you. You may apply or test only once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania