Environmental Trainee (Sanitarian Trainee)

Environmental Trainee (Sanitarian Trainee)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4612661) ApplyEnvironmental Trainee (Sanitarian Trainee)Salary$44,890.00 - $67,678.00 AnnuallyLocation Berks County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-91341-75400DepartmentDepartment of Environmental ProtectionDivisionEP SCRO Sf Drnkg WtrOpening Date08/13/2024Closing Date8/27/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code75400Position Number00077493UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitB4Pay GroupST05Bureau / Division Code00354380Bureau / DivisionEP Southcentral Regional Office Safe Drinking WaterWorksite Address1005 Crossroads BoulevardCityReading, PennsylvaniaZip Code19605Contact NameOA, CE DEPContact EmailRA-DEPJobs@pa.gov

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THE POSITIONAre you an experienced professional looking to advance your career in environmental protection? Join our mission to protect the health of Pennsylvania's residents and its natural surroundings. In the role of Environmental Trainee, you will engage in overseeing public water systems, ensuring they adhere to the Department’s standards and safeguarding public health. Seize this chance to impact your community positively and help preserve our state's valuable resources. Join our team at the Department of Environmental Protection now! DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn the role of an Environmental Trainee, you will engage in a comprehensive one-year training program that combines formal education with practical experience to acquire the responsibilities of a Sanitarian. This position entails a range of tasks within a designated geographical area of the Commonwealth, focusing on the implementation of relevant rules and regulations during surveillance, compliance, and enforcement activities. Your responsibilities will include consulting on private water supply matters, addressing water-related concerns from various Department programs and state or federal agencies, and managing conditions arising from drought, flooding, and other emergencies. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00077493) .Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, after completion of training period. 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 Reading.

Salary: Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,890 (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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or

A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, 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 Requirement:

This position requires possession of a valid Non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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%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/testoncefor this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Necessary Special Requirement- Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

Yes

No

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If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

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How much college coursework have you completed in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field?

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. 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 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 visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher

120 credits or more

90 but less than 120 credits

60 but less than 90 credits

30 but less than 60 credits

Less than 30 credits

None

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How many years of full-time technical experience do you possess in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field?

4 years or more

3 but less than 4 years

2 but less than 3 years

1 but less than 2 years

Less than 1 year

None

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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 experiencemustalso 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.

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Are you within three months of completing a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field?

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 visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

Yes

No

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You must complete the supplemental question below. This supplemental question is the exam and will be scored. The question is designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the field of 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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 question 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 question.Read the question and each level carefully. Select the answer choice which 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 for each work behavior 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 three 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

Yes

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Please select the level below which best represents your level of experience/training.

A. I have at least three months of technical experience performing work tasks related to a SAFE DRINKING WATER program; OR I have successfully completed an internship related to SAFE DRINKING WATER.

B. I have at least three months of technical experience performing work tasks related to a WATER QUALITY program; OR I have successfully completed an internship related to WATER QUALITY. Neither of these is related to SAFE DRINKING WATER.

C. I do NOT possess three months of technical experience or a completed internship related to SAFE DRINKING WATER or WATER QUALITY.

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If you are claiming experience in the previous question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience, the work tasks you performed, and the program area (i.e. safe drinking water, water quality, etc.) 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 are not claiming experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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If you are claiming an internship as described above, please provide the employer, dates you completed your internship, focus of internship (i.e., safe drinking water, water quality, etc.), and work tasks performed in the text box below. If you received college credit for this internship, please indicate how many credits you received as shown on your attached transcript. If you are not claiming an internship, type N/A in the text box below.

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