Hazardous Waste Permitting Program Specialist (Solid Waste Program Specialist)

The Department of Environmental Protection is actively looking to hire a Hazardous Waste Permitting Program Specialist. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary staff member responsible for overseeing the implementation and assessment of the Corrective Action Work Share and Financial Assurance components of Pennsylvania's hazardous waste management program. Your expertise will be crucial in providing technical support to both regional and central office staff, as well as to regulated entities, ensuring that these essential programs are executed with efficiency, effectiveness, and uniformity across the Commonwealth. If you are passionate about environmental protection and want to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply now!

In this position, you will serve as a key liaison among various departmental bureaus and offices, as well as with state and federal entities, specifically focusing on hazardous waste corrective action and financial assurance initiatives. Your responsibilities will include making routine decisions guided by established regulations, policies, and directives. You will also be tasked with the development and revision of policy and procedural guidance documents to ensure compliance and clarity. Additionally, you will prepare scopes of work for contracts and oversee the procurement of contractors through the Department of Environmental Protection's Contracts, Procurement, and Bonding Division.

A significant aspect of your role will involve coordinating and assessing the statewide hazardous waste corrective action work share program, as well as preparing mid-year and end-of-year progress reports for the Environmental Protection Agency. You will also be responsible for drafting annual financial assurance notifications to facilities permitted under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. As the Project Manager and Project Officer, you will oversee work activities related to the corrective action work share program, review and provide feedback on proposed legislation and regulations pertinent to Pennsylvania's hazardous waste program, and monitor any planned or proposed changes to the federal hazardous waste program to ensure alignment and compliance.

Interested in learning more? Additional information regarding the duties of this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Solid Waste Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges and abilities.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.