Environmental Mass Spectrometry Analyst (Chemist 2)

Reference #: 4551956

THE POSITION

The Department of Environmental Protection is currently on the lookout for a skilled Environmental Mass Spectrometry Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing environmental samples to detect environmentally significant analytes. This will involve utilizing specialized equipment and techniques, as well as following accepted methods to ensure accurate results.If you have a passion for environmental protection and a strong background in mass spectrometry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. By applying for this position, you will have the chance to make a real difference in safeguarding our environment and ensuring the health and safety of our communities. Do not miss out on this exciting opportunity - submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in environmental analysis.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The role involves managing the reception of samples and carrying out analytical tasks. The primary focus of the position is quantitative analysis of drinking water, non-potable water, soil, pure product (COWS), and air samples for volatile and semi-volatile compounds. These analyses will be performed through the utilization of purge & traps coupled with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and High Performance Liquid Chromatography. It is crucial to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments accurately and adhere to Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) procedures to ensure the reliability and accuracy of results.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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part time on an ad-hoc basis. 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: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 as a Chemist 1; or

One year of professional chemical analytical experience, and a bachelor's degree that includes 30 credits in chemistry or biochemistry; or

A graduate degree in chemistry.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.Other Requirements:This particular position also requires one or more years of full-time professional experience performing quantitative chemical analysis of environmental samples, i.e., drinking water, non-potable water, solid and chemical materials, air and/or emissions, or biological tissue samples.This particular position also requires possession of six months or more of full-time professional laboratory experience operating a Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) to perform quantitative chemical analysis of environmental samples, i.e., drinking water, non-potable water, solid and chemical materials, air and/or emissions, or biological tissue samples.

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 posit on 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%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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.