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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Environmental Group Manager in Pennsylvania
Environmental Group Manager
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Environmental Group Manager
Salary
$75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually
Location
Allegheny County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-92465-75550
Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Division
EP SWRO Air Qlty
Opening Date
09/05/2024
Closing Date
9/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
75550
Position Number
00190844
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
B3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00354570
Bureau / Division
Southwest Regional Office, Air Quality Program
Worksite Address
400 Waterfront Drive
City
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15222
Contact Name
OA, CE DEP
Contact Email
RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
The Southwest Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for a dynamic and seasoned leader to enhance their Air Quality Program. If you possess a strong background in environmental science and have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities, this is your chance to make a significant impact—submit your application today for this exciting opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The primary objective of this role is to ensure adherence to Federal and State Air Quality Standards within the Operations Section of the Southwest Regional Office. This will be achieved through the direct oversight of the Air Quality District Supervisors and the Air Quality Compliance Specialist, alongside providing indirect supervision to the Air Quality Specialists and Environmental Trainees within the Operations Section.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position descriptio n .
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) 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 Pittsburgh.
Travel required for site visits.
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:
A bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; and five years of professional environmental protection experience; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Conditions of Employment:
This position requires possession of a valid 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 willnot 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 will 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.
01
Condition of Employment- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes to the above question, you must provide your license number and expiration date in the box below. If you answered no, please type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time professional environmental protection experience do you possess?
A. 5 years or more
B. 4 but less than 5 years
C. 3 but less than 4 years
D. Less than 3 years
E. None
04
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.]
05
How much graduate education have you completed in a biological, physical, environmental science, or engineering major or a field in a major closely related to environmental protection or regulation?
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 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. 30 credits or more
B. 15 but less than 30 credits
C. Less than 15 credits
D. None
06
CS-INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 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 question 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 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
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – SUPERVISIONPerform the full range of supervisory duties. This includes planning, organizing, delegating, and reviewing work; establishing priorities and timeframes for completion of work; monitoring time and attendance; approving leave; interviewing and recommending selection of applicants for hire and promotion; identifying training needs and providing training to staff; completing employee performance evaluations; and counseling employees.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties which included planning, organizing, and delegating work; monitoring time and attendance; approving leave; interviewing and recommending selection of applicants; completing performance evaluations; and counseling employees.
B. I have experience as a lead worker which included assigning work, reviewing work for accuracy and timeliness, and providing training.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I do not have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
08
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to supervision or lead work.
Your level of responsibility.
09
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEProvides technical assistance and information to field personnel, the regulated community, government officials, and the public regarding state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to air quality programs.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance and information regarding environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures related to air quality programs.
B. I have experience providing technical assistance and information regarding the laws, rules, regulations, policies or procedures of ANY regulated environmental program NOT RELATED TO air quality.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to air quality, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, environmental protection, or communication.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience providing technical assistance and information regarding environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures.
The type(s) of programs on which you provided technical assistance.
Your level of responsibility.
12
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – DATA MANAGEMENTResearches, organizes, and analyzes air quality program information from electronic databases to respond to data requests. Develops and maintains computer programs for continuous air emission data and provides this data to the federal government, environmental groups, agency personnel, regulated community, and the public.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience researching, organizing, or analyzing air quality program information from electronic databases. I developed or maintained computer programs for air emission data.
B. I have experience researching, organizing, or analyzing air quality program information from electronic databases. I DID NOT develop or maintain computer programs for air emission data.
C. I have experience researching, organizing, or analyzing program information from electronic databases of ANY regulated environmental program NOT RELATED TO air quality.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data management, data analysis, data processing, database maintenance, or database design.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to researching, organizing, or analyzing program information and the type(s) of programs.
Your experience developing or maintaining computer programs related to air emission data.
Your level of responsibility.
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
16
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONWrites reports, letters, memoranda, briefing materials, procedures, and other correspondence related to air quality.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing reports, letters, memoranda, briefing materials, procedures, or other correspondence related to air quality. I was responsible for the final product.
B. I have experience writing PORTIONS OF or DRAFTING reports, letters, memoranda, briefing materials, procedures, or other correspondence related to air quality. Someone else was responsible for the final product.
C. I have experience writing reports, letters, memoranda, briefing materials, procedures, or other correspondence NOT RELATED to air quality.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, business writing, or report writing.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
17
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to written communication.
The type(s) of written communication you developed.
Your level of responsibility.
18
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATIONDevelops, implements, and evaluates statewide administrative and programmatic policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with air quality regulations and adherence to strategic goals and performance measures.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing, implementing, AND evaluating administrative and programmatic policies and guidelines related to air quality. I RECOMMENDED PROGRAM CHANGES to resolve deficiencies and ensure adherence to strategic goals.
B. I have experience developing, implementing, OR evaluating administrative and programmatic policies and guidelines related to air quality.
C. I have experience developing, implementing, OR evaluating administrative and programmatic policies and guidelines of ANY regulated environmental program NOT RELATED TO air quality.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to program management, business management, policy development, or compliance.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
20
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to developing, implementing, or evaluating administrative and programmatic policies and guidelines.
The actual duties you performed related to resolving program deficiencies and the type(s) of programs.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov