Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Solid Waste Supervisor in Pennsylvania, USA, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Information

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Solid Waste Supervisor in Pennsylvania

Solid Waste Supervisor

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4548344)

Apply

Solid Waste Supervisor

Salary

$64,959.00 - $98,661.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-87057-75820

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SCRO Wste Mgmt

Opening Date

06/20/2024

Closing Date

7/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

75820

Position Number

00128226

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00354330

Bureau / Division

EP SCRO Wste Mgmt

Worksite Address

909 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17111

Contact Name

OA, CE DEP

Contact Email

RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov

Description
Benefits
Questions

THE POSITION

The Department of Environmental Protection is actively looking for individuals who are passionate about safeguarding the well-being of Pennsylvania's residents and natural surroundings. If you are eager to advance your career within the Commonwealth by taking on the role of a Solid Waste Supervisor, we encourage you to submit your application today and join our dedicated team of professionals committed to environmental protection.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As part of this role, your main responsibility will be overseeing the execution of inspection, investigation, and enforcement tasks within the Solid Waste Management Program. This involves directing the daily activities of Environmental Trainees and Solid Waste Specialists to ensure that the program's objectives are achieved.

You will also be responsible for assigning specific geographic work areas to employees, ensuring that workload is distributed efficiently. This includes planning, organizing, and assigning various work tasks to staff members, taking into consideration their skills and expertise.

Another important aspect of your role will be evaluating the performance of your team members. You will be responsible for assessing their work performance, preparing employee Annual Performance Evaluation Reports, and signing off on them.

Additionally, you will be the point of contact for receiving complaints related to the Solid Waste Management Program. You will conduct initial investigations into the causes and conditions of these complaints, discussing them with the relevant employee, and working towards resolving the issues or recommending suitable solutions.

Lastly, you will have the opportunity to interview prospective employees and provide recommendations for employee selection. This will involve assessing candidates' qualifications, skills, and suitability for the position within the program.

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=00128226) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two years of experience as a journey-level specialist in a waste management program in the Department of Environmental Protection;or
Three years of experience in environmental protection and a Bachelor's Degree with major course work in biology, chemistry, or in a field closely related to environmental protection. A Master's Degree with major course work in any of the fields closely related to environmental protection may be substituted for one year of the required experience; or
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that affords the applicant the required knowledges and abilities.

Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's Class C Driver'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 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 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.

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

Yes
No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Resources (Department of Environmental Protection) for two or more years full-time as a journey-level specialist in a waste management program?
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 experience must also 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 in environmental protection do you possess?
A. 3 years or more
B. 2 but less than 3 years
C. 1 but less than 2 years
D. Less than 1 year
E. 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 experience must also 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 Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Public Health, Sanitary Engineering, Soils Science, or another field closely related to environmental protection? 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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on 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 credits or more
B. Less than 30 credits
C. None

08

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 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Writes technical documents, including narrative content on investigations, enforcement, and response actions, related to environmental cleanup sites. Prepares written correspondence to exchange information with state contractors, federal officials, federal contractors, private parties, and private party contractors relating to the identification, investigation, and cleanup of federal and state hazardous waste sites.

Levels of Performance