Oil and Gas Program Specialist Job Allentown area,Pennsylvania USA,Government

THE POSITION

The Oil and Gas Program Specialist position with the Department of Environmental Protection offers a chance to support important environmental programs across the state. This role allows you to help guide projects that improve safety and protect natural resources. You will work with different groups to share information and promote responsible practices. This position provides meaningful experience for anyone motivated to help safeguard the environment.

DESCRIPTION

OF WORK

This position supports the planning, review, and outreach activities of statewide oil and gas programs. As a Oil and Gas Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

Coordinate Grant Programs:
Manage planning, review and logistics for orphan well and marginal well projects
Review Applications:
Evaluate wells based on environmental needs and methane emission information
Support Monitoring Efforts:
Organize methane screening and verification activities for eligible wells
Create Program Materials:
Develop publications, guidance documents, and training content for outreach
Evaluate Projects:
Assess agency programs to determine progress toward goals

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.
You will have the option to work from one of the following headquarter offices:

Rachel Carson State Office Building - 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Northcentral Regional Office - 208 West Third St, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701
Knox District Office - 310 Best Ave, Knox, PA 16232
Moshannon District Mining Office- 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866
New Stanton District Office - 131 Broadview Rd, New Stanton, PA 15672
California District Mining Office-25 Technology Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423

Telework:
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of experience as an Environmental Protection Specialist or Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
Two years of experience as an Oil and Gas Inspector, Water Quality Specialist, or Solid Waste Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Three years of professional environmental protection experience and a bachelor's degree in biological, physical, or environmental sciences, or closely related field; or
Three years of professional environmental protection experience and four years of technical experience in well design, drilling, completion, production, plugging, or underground storage operations in the oil or natural gas industry; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements :

This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license

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 Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government…