Environmental Engineering Trainee - State of Pennsylvania : Job Details

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-94783-14510. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 TO OCTOBER 13, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you passionate about protecting the health of communities and the environment in Pennsylvania? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to transform that passion into a rewarding career! Consider applying for our Environmental Engineering Trainee position and embark on a path to create a significant difference. Apply today and join our team as an essential contributor!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will engage in a 12-month training program aimed at equipping you with the skills necessary to serve as an Environmental Engineering Specialist. Your responsibilities will include supporting the permitting process within the public water supply program. This entails aiding in the development, revision, and maintenance of the Department's design manuals, regulations, forms, and technical guidance documents pertinent to public water system permitting. You will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer. Additionally, the role involves assessing lead and copper corrosion control technologies and ensuring simultaneous compliance with permits, as well as offering training and technical support related to these permitting processes to the regulated community, engineering consultants, and Department personnel. The assignments will encompass a range of complex tasks, requiring the application and interpretation of intricate regulatory standards, engineering design principles, and a comprehensive understanding of public water supply treatment systems and technologies. This role plays a vital part in advancing the public health and safety goals of the SDW Program by ensuring that public water systems are effectively planned, designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and associated regulations.

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 negotiable between 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 Harrisburg.

* Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $64,861 (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.

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 may 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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.

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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

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* Eligibility rules apply.

01

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 visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

* Yes

* No

02

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.

03

Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing, a conferred bachelor's degree or higher in environmental engineering, or any engineering field that includes 9 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 visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

* Yes

* No

04

If you are within three months of completing a conferred bachelor's degree or higher in environmental engineering, or any engineering field that includes 9 credits in environmental engineering, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.

05

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

06

If you answered yes, please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered no, type N/A in the textbox below.

07

Do you possess one year of full-time experience in environmental engineering?

* Yes

* No

08

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 experience must also 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.]

09

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. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 our FAQ page.

* Yes

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - REVIEW PLANNING DOCUMENTS Reviews planning documents for drinking-water treatment facilities 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 Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

* A. I have experience preparing or reviewing technical environmental engineering documents to identify technical deficiencies or for completeness and accuracy.

* B. I have experience preparing or reviewing technical engineering documents to identify technical deficiencies or for completeness and accuracy in any engineering discipline OTHER THAN environmental.

* 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.

11

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 preparing and/or reviewing technical engineering documents.

* The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

12

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

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CONDUCT INSPECTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE Conduct facility and project inspections during and after construction to determine compliance with engineering design plans and specifications, permit requirements, and applicable rules, regulations, and statues. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

* A. I have experience conducting facility or project inspections to determine compliance with the requirements of a permit.

* B. I have experience conducting facility or project inspections to determine compliance with engineering design plans, specifications, or regulations. I did not determine compliance with the requirements of a permit.

* C. I have experience reviewing engineering design plans and specifications for facilities or construction projects. I do not have experience determining compliance.

* D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to engineering design, computer aided design (CAD), or compliance.

* E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

14

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 conducting facility or project inspections to determine compliance.

* Your experience reviewing engineering design plans and specifications for facilities or construction projects.

* The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

15

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

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provide technical assistance to applicants, consultants, staff, and the public regarding environmental rules and regulations, and the policies and application requirements for the Safe Drinking Water program. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

* A. I have experience providing technical assistance to internal AND external parties regarding environmental rules and regulations.

* B. I have experience providing technical assistance to internal OR external parties regarding environmental rules and regulations.

* C. I have experience providing technical assistance NOT related to environmental rules and regulations.

* D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communication.

* E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

17

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 providing technical assistance.

* The topic(s) of the information provided and to whom.

* The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

18

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

19

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Write technical review documents relating to approval/disapproval of drinking water facilities permit application submissions. Writes letters of approval/concurrence related to environmental assessments, bid specification certifications, cost-effectiveness analysis, construction change orders, construction plans/specifications for drinking water source, distribution, storage, and treatment projects. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

* A. I have experience writing technical documents/letters. I had the final responsibility for the completed product.

* B. I have experience drafting technical documents/letters. Someone else had the final responsibility for the completed product.

* C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, business writing, English composition, or journalism.

* D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

20

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/letters.

* The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

21

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

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