Commonwealth of Pennsylvania River Basin Commission Coordinator (Water Program Specialist) in Pennsylvania, USA, Pennsylvania, United States

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania River Basin Commission Coordinator (Water Program Specialist) in Pennsylvania

River Basin Commission Coordinator (Water Program Specialist)

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River Basin Commission Coordinator (Water Program Specialist)

Salary

$66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-93484-75670

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP BSDW Intst Wtr Res Mgmt Div

Opening Date

09/20/2024

Closing Date

10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

75670

Position Number

00217821

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00353950

Bureau / Division

Interstate Water Resources Management Division

Worksite Address

400 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17105

Contact Name

OA, CE DEP

Contact Email

RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov

Description
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THE POSITION

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a highly motivated individual who is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania's citizens and environment. If you are interested in joining the Commonwealth as a River Basin Commission Coordinator (Water Program Specialist), apply today to become a part of our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Interstate Water Resources Management division delivers planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of statewide policy and program activities to promote interagency and interstate cooperation of shared water and coastal resource issues.

In this position, as a Water Program Specialist in the Special Projects Section, your days will involve work related to River Basin Commission (RBC) coordination and intra/interstate programs. You will facilitate and coordinate the RBC’s efforts with those of similar functions performed by the state and vice versa. This position provides programmatic support for activities in intrastate and interstate water management, interbureau coordination, program evaluation, and resource management. Additionally, being in this role will require direct interaction with the Division Manager as well as other state, interstate, and federal entities, and various stakeholder groups.

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=00217821) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Travel required when necessary.
Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework), part-time up to 3 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. 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:

Three years of professional environmental protection experience; and a bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience.

Conditions of Employment:
This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

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 willnotbe 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 contact us a t 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/testonce for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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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.

Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

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No

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If yes, please provide the license number and expiration date in the text box below. If no, please type N/A.

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Do you possess 3 or more years of full-time professional environmental protection experience?
Yes
No

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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.

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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) .

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DEVELOPS, IMPLEMENTS, MAINTAINS, AND EVALUATES A WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Develops, implements, maintains and evaluates the monitoring and compliance elements of a statewide water management program using biological, chemical and physical evaluation techniques to ensure consistency in implementation and that technical requirements are met.

Levels of Performance