Air Quality Program Specialist

THE POSITION

Take on an exciting challenge as an Air Quality Program Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection! In this role, you become part of a team committed to protecting public health through accurate air quality information. Your efforts will support essential statewide programs and guide important environmental decisions. Apply today and become an integral member of a team that makes a real difference every day!

This position supports the management and analysis of emissions data that guide statewide air quality programs. The role plays a key part in maintaining accurate inventories and supporting important environmental initiatives. As an Air Quality Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Shale Gas Support:
  Work with operators to review and interpret Shale Gas Inventory submissions
• Data Analysis:
  Review emissions information and provide guidance to staff and the public
• System Administration:
  Assist with data systems, quality controls, and updates for program databases
• Web Coordination:
  Maintain online Air Quality content and ensure accuracy across pages
• Inventory Development:
  Compile non-point emissions information and prepare program reports

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch
• 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 in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086.00 (before taxes)
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices

• Two years of experience as an Air Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience as an Air Monitoring Program Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional work in the control and abatement of air pollution and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or an environmental field closely related to Air Quality Management; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and/or training

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans

• 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

• 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. If you are incomplete, your score may be lower than deserved and you may be disqualified
• You may only apply/test once for this posting
• Your results will be provided via email