Water Quality Specialist Supervisor Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4669271) Apply  Water Quality Specialist Supervisor Salary $66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually Location Westmoreland County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2024-94747-75630 Department Department of Environmental Protection Division EP SWRO Clean Wtr Opening Date 09/27/2024 Closing Date 10/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 75630 Position Number 00128232 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit B5 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00354560 Bureau / Division Southwest Regional Office, Clean Water Worksite Address 131 Broadview Road City New Stanton, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15672 Contact Name OA, CE DEP Contact Email RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for passionate individuals committed to safeguarding the well-being of both the citizens and the environment of Pennsylvania. If you aspire to advance your career within the Commonwealth as a Water Quality Specialist Supervisor, we encourage you to submit your application today and join our dedicated team in making a difference! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role involves overseeing Water Quality Specialists responsible for performing inspections and investigations related to water quality. The supervisor ensures that any instances of non-compliance with state laws and regulations are identified and addressed appropriately. Additionally, the position entails managing voluntary compliance plans, initiating enforcement actions when necessary, and responding to environmental emergencies as well as citizen complaints. Furthermore, the supervisor plays a crucial role in implementing the Department's initiatives focused on pollution prevention and compliance assistance. 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=00128232) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment. + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + Travel required for site visits. + 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 New Stanton. + 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 a Water Quality Specialist; or + Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledges and abilities. Special Requirement: + Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 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. 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 Yes, please provide your license number and its expiration date. If you do not have a valid driver's license please type N/A in the text box below. 03 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Water Quality Specialist for two or more years full-time? + Yes + No 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 many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in water quality management or protection? + A. 2 or more years + B. 1 but less than 2 years + C. Less than 1 year + D. None 06 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. 07 How much graduate coursework have you completed in Water Resources Management, Hydrogeology, Sanitary Engineering or closely related field to water quality? 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you are claiming 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 or more credits + B. 15 but less than 30 credits + C. Less than 15 credits + D. None 08 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 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – INVESTIGATION AND COMPLIANCE Investigates the work activities of sites or facilities engaged in oil and gas site construction, drilling, production, alteration or plugging, or restoration to ensure they are operating in compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations governing water quality. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience conducting investigations of site operations and determining if operations are in compliance with environmental laws, rules, or regulations. My experience includes analyzing the chemical content of water samples. + B. I have experience conducting investigations of site operations and determining if operations are in compliance with environmental laws, rules, or regulations. My experience does NOT include analyzing the chemical content of water samples. + C. I have experience analyzing the chemical content of sewage influent and effluent, potable water, or recreational waters (pools, lakes, rivers) to ensure compliance with established standards. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental protection, environmental resources management, chemistry, or natural resource management. + E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 10 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 type(s) of operation(s) you investigated for compliance with environmental laws, rules, or regulations. + Your experience conducting chemical analyses of water samples. + The actual duties you performed. + Your level of responsibility. 11 CS-EDUCATION 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 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INTERPRETATION OF LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS Provides technical guidance and information to field personnel, the regulated community, government officials, and the public regarding the proper methods of waste storage and disposal, pollution prevention, and environmental controls to ensure the protection of water quality. Interprets and explains state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to water quality. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience providing technical guidance to field personnel, the regulated community, government officials, or the public regarding environmental controls, the proper methods of waste storage and disposal, and pollution prevention methods related to the protection of water quality. + B. I have experience applying environmental controls, proper methods of waste storage and disposal, and pollution prevention methods while performing work in construction, drilling, production, alteration or plugging, restoration, mining, landscaping, forestry, or farming to ensure the protection of water quality. + C. I have experience interpreting and explaining the purpose, scope, and application of ANY environmental laws, rules, regulations, or standards to others. + D. I have NO experience 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. + Your experience providing technical guidance to others regarding the protection of water quality or the environment in which you applied environmental controls, proper methods of waste storage and disposal, and pollution prevention methods to ensure the protection of water quality. + Any environmental laws, rules, regulations, or standards on which you provided technical guidance to others. + Your level of responsibility. 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENTS Analyzes data collected from the inspection of non-compliant facilities engaged in oil and gas site construction, drilling, production, alteration or plugging, or restoration and determines the scope of work required for a facility to regain compliance. Informs operators of violations and tracks progress of corrective actions. Initiates escalated enforcements when necessary. Enforcement work may include calculating penalties, negotiating a schedule of action to resolve violations, and coordinating compliance strategies with management and legal counsel for priority cases. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience analyzing inspection data and INITIATING ESCALATED ENFORCEMENTS for parties out of compliance with plans, specifications, regulations, or standards. My experience includes negotiating legal agreements and contracts. + B. I have experience issuing violation notices to parties out of compliance with plans, specifications, regulations, or standards. I monitored corrective actions and REFERRED parties remaining out of compliance to a HIGHER AUTHORITY to initiate escalated enforcements. + C. I have experience monitoring others' work to determine compliance with plans, specifications, regulations, or standards and initiating corrective actions when necessary. My experience does NOT include issuing violation notices or escalated enforcements. + D. I have NO experience with this work behavior. 15 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 monitoring others' work for compliance with plans, specifications, regulations, or standards. + Your experience issuing violation notices to parties out of compliance with plans, specifications, regulations, or standards. + Your experience initiating escalated enforcements for parties out of compliance with plans, specifications, regulations, or standards. + The actual duties you performed related to enforcements. + Your level of responsibility. 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 –TECHNICAL WRITING Assists in the preparation of enforcement documents such as administrative orders, consent orders and agreements, consent assessment of civil penalties, settlement letters, violation notices, and summary criminal complaints. Customizes some or all information to each individual situation. Outlines the action expected, the timeframe for completion, and the consequences of non-compliance. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience composing customized enforcement documents, agreement documents, or inspection reports; OR I have reviewed enforcement documents, agreement documents, or inspection reports for clarity and accuracy as a lead worker, supervisor, or manager. + B. I have experience writing ANY type of technical, scientific, business, or legal report. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, professional writing, writing for business. + D. I have NO experience or education 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. + Your experience writing or reviewing enforcement documents, agreement documents, or inspection reports. + Your experience writing technical, scientific, business, or legal reports. + Your level of responsibility. 18 CS-EDUCATION 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 19 WORK BEHAVIOR 5- SUPERVISION Supervises subordinate staff by performing the following duties: assigns work; establishes priorities and timeframes for completion of work; reviews employee performance and prepares evaluation reports; counsels employees; interviews prospective employees and recommends selection; addresses grievances and complaints; provides guidance to staff on complex problems; approves/denies leave requests; and identifies training needs and provides training to staff. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience supervising staff which includes participating in employee selection, assigning work and work parameters, evaluating employee performance, counseling employees, addressing grievances, approving leave, providing guidance to staff on complex issues, and addressing training needs. + B. I have experience as a lead worker, which includes providing guidance to staff on complex issues, monitoring work progress, and recommending or providing training. I was NOT responsible for completing performance evaluations or for counseling employees. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or professional training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I do not have six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting. + D. I have NO experience or education/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 supervision. + Your level of responsibility (supervisor, lead worker, foreman, etc.). 21 CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, 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. + Training Source + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov