Photochemical Air Quality Modeler (Air Quality Program Specialist)

Reference #: 4548824

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-87164-75450. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JUNE 24, 2024 TO JULY 7, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.Are you eager to contribute to a significant cause? If you are passionate about environmental conservation, consider becoming a Photochemical Air Quality Modeler at the Department of Environment Protection's Bureau of Air Quality in Pennsylvania. Make a difference in your community and apply now to make a positive impact on the environment and its residents!DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, your primary focus is to handle the technical and administrative tasks related to the maintenance and advancement of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's program for photochemical air quality modeling. This program is crucial in providing assistance for air quality planning and permitting functions, ensuring compliance with the federal Clean Air Act and its associated regulations. Your role will involve utilizing photochemical air quality models to analyze atmospheric chemical and physical processes, enabling the prediction of pollutant concentrations at various spatial scales, be it local, regional, or national.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 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. 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.

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:Two years of experience as an Air Quality Specialist;or

One year of experience as an Air Monitoring Program Supervisor;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.

Special Requirement:

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

Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or c ntact 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.#CWOPAThe 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.