Environmental Engineer Job at Commonwealth of PA, Wilkes Barre, PA

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  • Commonwealth of PA
  • Wilkes Barre, PA

Job Description

Reference #: 4732577 THE POSITION Are you eager to take your engineering career to the next level with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? If that is the case, your opportunity might be right here! In this role, you will engage in civil and mining engineering tasks focused on both new and existing Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) treatment systems and watersheds throughout Pennsylvania's anthracite coal regions. Join the Department of Environmental Protection and dive into a variety of challenging engineering projects. Embrace the opportunity to make a real impact in your field while collaborating with a team dedicated to environmental stewardship. Your expertise can help shape the future of Pennsylvania's natural landscapes and communities! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Environmental Engineer, your responsibilities will include various duties aimed at reducing environmental harm from abandoned mine discharges and civil engineering issues. You will create or assess designs for AMD reclamation projects, ensuring they meet project priorities and deadlines. Collaboration with public agencies, consultants, and contractors will be essential to ensure compliance with state standards. Additionally, you will support the development of new AMD remediation projects or renovations of existing systems, following Pennsylvania's Abandoned Mine Reclamation plan and AMD guidelines. You will work closely with the design team on site development and with construction staff during the building and inspection of AMD treatment systems, providing technical support for the operation and maintenance of these systems managed by the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation. 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 7:00 AM to 3:00 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 Wilkes-Barre. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $ $73,995.00 (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: Four years of professional 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 Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or Two years as an Environmental Engineering Specialist; or Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering. Graduate study in environmental engineering or in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Conditions of Employment: This position requires possession of a valid driver's license. This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. Other Requirements: PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title. 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 may 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 click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-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. 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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. 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.

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