Environmental Engineering Trainee Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4547809) Apply  Environmental Engineering Trainee Salary $63,590.00 - $75,795.00 Annually Location Centre County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2024-87142-14510 Department Department of Environmental Protection Division EP DMO Moshannon Dstr Mng Off Opening Date 06/21/2024 Closing Date 7/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 14510 Position Number 00057078 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B4 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 5320 Bureau / Division Moshannon District Mining Office Worksite Address 186 Enterprise Drive City Philipsburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16866 Contact Name OA, CE DEP Contact Email RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Do you have a strong desire to protect the health and safety of the people of Pennsylvania as well as the environment? The Department of Environmental Protection is actively seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about ensuring the well-being of the state's residents. If you are enthusiastic about embarking on a fulfilling career as an Environmental Engineering Trainee, do not miss out on this chance to become a part of our vibrant team. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The primary responsibility of this role is to review permits assigned to the Moshannon District Mining office. The selected candidate will undergo a one-year trainee period to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge of an Environmental Engineering Specialist. During this period, the trainee will focus on understanding technical engineering analysis in order to ensure compliance with mining regulations set by the Commonwealth. As a trainee, you will have the opportunity to learn, interpret, and apply these guidelines to permit applications. As you gain experience, the complexity of your work will gradually increase, involving more intricate engineering cases. In addition to permit review, the candidate will also be responsible for conducting field investigations based on the received permit applications. These investigations aim to verify the accuracy of the data provided and assess the feasibility of proposed projects. It is crucial to ensure that the information provided in the applications aligns with the actual conditions on the ground. For more detailed information about this position, please refer to the linked position description. 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=00057078) . 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, after adequate training 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 Philipsburg. + Salary: Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $63,590.00 (before taxes). + 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: + One year of experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or + A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering. + Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits. Condition of Employment: + This position requires possession of a valid Non-commercial 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 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 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! 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 Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? + Yes + No 02 If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, or are you within three months of conferring a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering? 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 "yes" to 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. + Yes + No 04 If you do not have a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply. 05 Have you completed 9 college level credits in environmental engineering? 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 "yes" to 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. + Yes + No 06 If yes, please list your qualifying coursework below. 07 Do you possess a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists? + Yes + No 08 If you answered yes, please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered no, type N/A in the textbox below. 09 Do you possess one year of full-time experience in environmental engineering? + Yes + No 10 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.] 11 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 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – REVIEW PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS Reviews permit applications and other authorizations for underground mining and associated facilities. This includes underground bituminous coal mines, coal preparation plants, and coal refuse disposal facilities. Identifies technical deficiencies and additional information required. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience reviewing or completing and submitting permit applications for engineering work. + B. i have successfully completed college-level coursework related to environmental engineering, civil engineering or mining engineering. + C. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 13 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 reviewing or completing permit applications for engineering work. + Your level of responsibility. 14 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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 + Credits/Clock Hours 15 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provides technical assistance to applicants, consultants, staff, and the public regarding environmental rules and regulations, and the policies and application requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience providing technical assistance to internal AND external parties regarding environmental rules and regulations. + B. I have experience providing technical assistance to internal OR external parties regarding environmental rules and regulations. + C. I have experience providing technical assistance NOT related to environmental rules and regulations. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communication. + E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 16 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 providing technical assistance, including whether it was related to environmental topics and the parties to which you provided assistance. + Your level of responsibility. 17 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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 + Credits/Clock Hours 18 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Writes technical review memos citing deficiencies in permit applications and writes or responds to deficiency letters regarding permit application status. Writes approval or denial recommendations for permit authorizations for the mining program. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience writing technical documents, memos, letters, or recommendations. I had the final responsibility for the completed product. + B. I have experience drafting technical documents, memos, letters, or recommendations. Someone else had the final responsibility for the completed product. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, business writing, or report writing. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 19 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 writing/drafting technical documents, memos, letters, or recommendations. + Your level of responsibility 20 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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 + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov