Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This role involves managing compliance actions related to the NPDES permit program and the Clean Streams Law, preparing departmental orders, conducting hearings, and training personnel. The position is full-time with a schedule of 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday, and allows part-time telework up to three days a week from an approved location in Pennsylvania.
THE POSITION

Are you passionate about safeguarding the health of Pennsylvania's residents and its environment? The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist. This position involves overseeing the initiation and resolution of compliance and enforcement actions related to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program and the Clean Streams Law. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to the conservation of the state's natural resources while ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens. If you are devoted to environmental stewardship and possess a strong work ethic, apply today and become part of our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will prepare departmental orders indicating violations discovered, corrective action required, control measures or devices to be installed, and time frames for their accomplishment. In addition, you will schedule and conduct enforcement conferences or administrative hearings, provide background data on the case, explain departmental orders, consent orders & agreements, consent assessment of civil penalties, and answer questions. Testify as an expert or material witness in enforcement cases before District Magistrates, the Environmental Hearing Board, or the courts. Train and assist in training field personnel in the techniques of negotiating settlements of enforcement cases, on proper procedures and techniques for determining penalties in the enforcement of cases and on the interpretation and application of water quality rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to enforcement. Read & interpret plans & specs, interpret and apply rules & policies and prepare sound technical analyses, communicating effectively orally and in writing.

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 a 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 Wilkes-Barre.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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 professional experience as a Sanitarian, Air Quality Specialist, Solid Waste Specialist, or Water Quality Specialist; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirement:
• 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.
• 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 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.