Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist

THE POSITION Are you dedicated to safeguarding the health of Pennsylvania's residents and its environment? The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the preservation of the state's natural resources while ensuring the well-being of its citizens. If you possess a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to environmental stewardship, we encourage you to join our dedicated team and take your career to new heights.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role involves overseeing, documenting, and drafting enforcement actions related to surface mining of coal and industrial minerals, ensuring adherence to environmental and public health regulations. Additionally, the position is tasked with managing treatment trust funds and maintaining data on water treatment liabilities. Responsibilities include reviewing and processing eFACTS data for enforcement actions and inspection reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and reporting any discrepancies to a supervisor.

Duties also entail logging and tracking various compliance-related documents, such as civil penalties, violation notices, and compliance orders, while maintaining a detailed log of all enforcement actions. Furthermore, the role requires calculating proposed civil penalties based on violations and site conditions, negotiating assessments, and drafting consent agreements for the collection of outstanding penalties in line with departmental guidelines.

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-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 Philipsburg. 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.

• One year of professional experience as a Sanitarian, Air Quality Specialist, Solid Waste Specialist, or Water Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

• This position requires the possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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).
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