Environmental Specialist, DMVA in Pennsylvania, USA, Pennsylvania, United States

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Environmental Specialist, DMVA in Pennsylvania

Environmental Specialist, DMVA

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Environmental Specialist, DMVA

Salary

$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-16412-14235

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Pittsburgh Airbase

Opening Date

01/24/2025

Closing Date

2/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14235

Position Number

50698775

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00133100

Bureau / Division

Pittsburgh Airbase

Worksite Address

205 Sabre Road

City

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15108

Contact Name

Jessie Vuksta

Contact Email

jvuksta@pa.gov

Description
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THE POSITION

Are you passionate about the environment and eager to channel your skills into a rewarding public service career? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Environmental Specialist to join our team at the Pittsburgh Air National Guard Base. In this crucial position, you will offer the Pennsylvania Air National Guard and DMVA expert regulatory guidance, technical assistance, training, and environmental data to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental laws and regulations. Bring your expertise to a role that allows you to make a meaningful and lasting impact on both the environment and the community!

Watch this video (https://www.flickr.com/photos/panationalguard/40381884892/in/album-72157689769595704/) to see how you can make a difference working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will take on the responsibilities of Hazardous and Universal Waste Program Manager, fostering strong relationships with PAANG and DMVA personnel to ensure compliance with key regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, executive orders, and all relevant federal, state, local, and Air Force regulations. You will oversee training, direct, and monitor shop personnel, ensuring that all operations adhere to regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will assess processes, interpret sampling data, and ensure the proper characterization and disposal of waste in compliance with applicable standards. As part of your duties, you will provide technical expertise to shop personnel and coordinate waste management, transfers, and evaluations.

You will also manage the Enterprise Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Management Information System (EESOH-MIS), overseeing the removal of hazardous waste from the installation via the Defense Logistics Agency and maintaining accurate records within the system.

You will serve as the Air Program Information Management System Program Manager, ensuring that all air quality-related data is accurately entered into the database and that all air emissions at the installation are properly tracked. In addition, you will manage the vehicle emissions and inspection program, collaborating with human resources and security forces to ensure compliance among all relevant employees. Your responsibilities will also include training newly assigned unit environmental coordinators and shop personnel, conducting inspections, and ensuring ongoing compliance with policies.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50698775) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
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 up to 5 days per pay 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 Pittsburgh.
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:

Two years of professional environmental protection program experience and a bachelor’s degree, which includes 24 credits in the physical, biological, or environmental sciences;or
An equivalent combination of professional experience and training, which includes 24 college credits in the physical, biological, or environmental sciences.

Condition of Employment:
This position is required to obtain valid certification in 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations, Procedures and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training within six months of hire and successfully complete 8-hour annual HAZWOPER refresher training thereafter.

Other Requirements:
You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Pittsburgh Airbase.
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.

Legal Requirement:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

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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

Sometimes, 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.

How many years of full-time professional environmental protection program experience do you possess?

A. 2 years or more
B. 1 but less than 2 years
C. Less than 1 year
D. None

02

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.

03

Have you completed 24 college credits in the physical, biological, or environmental sciences? 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 a 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 upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. 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

04

How much graduate coursework have you completed in physical, biological, or environmental sciences? 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
A. 30 credits or more
B. 15 but less than 30 credits
C. Less than 15 credits
D. None

05

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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer 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 work behavior 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 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 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

Yes

06

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – INSPECTIONS

Conducts routine inspections of physical facilities, terrain, environmental systems, and plans to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulatory requirements during the planning, execution, and construction of projects and daily maintenance activities. Recommends corrective actions to address violations.

Levels of Performance