Environmental Engineer Consultant

The Department of Corrections is on the lookout for a skilled Environmental Engineer Consultant to join their team. This position, classified as a professional engineer, plays a crucial part within the Bureau of Operations. In this role, the consultant will engage in a blend of engineering, operational, and regulatory advisory functions, with a primary focus on utility management and environmental stewardship. Seize this exceptional opportunity to become part of the Commonwealth and elevate your career in a dynamic and influential setting.

This role combines engineering expertise with operational and regulatory consulting, focusing primarily on utility management and environmental concerns. While the consultant typically does not oversee staff or systems directly, there may be exceptional circumstances where their involvement is essential to ensure a safe and secure environment. Your responsibilities involve staying well-informed about all existing and upcoming environmental regulations and guidelines. You will support facilities in understanding and complying with these regulatory requirements, activities, and updates. Regular communication with environmental regulatory agencies will be essential, and you will also be tasked with preparing various reports and permit applications as mandated by environmental policies and procedures. Additionally, this position is crucial to the department's continuity of the government relocation team. In emergencies that require the temporary transfer of critical functions from the central office to a field site, the consultant will work closely with the relocation team. They will carry out tasks assigned by the team leader to facilitate a smooth transition and maintain continued operational effectiveness.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• 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 2 days per week upon the successful completion of a 6 month 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 Mechanicsburg.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as an Environmental Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of professional engineering experience in environmental protection or in environmental project development, design and/or construction.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires p ossession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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).
• 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 contact us at ... .

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.

• 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.