Salary: $73,995.00 - $100,636.00 Annually
Location : Luzerne County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-12054-14530
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP BAMR Wilkes-Barre Dstr Off
Opening Date: 11/14/2024
Closing Date: 11/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 14530
Position Number: 00088203
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B4
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00355402
Bureau / Division: Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Worksite Address: 2 Public Square
City: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 18711
Contact Name: Rob Konowitch
Contact Email: ra-depjobs@pa.gov
THE POSITION Are you interested in a fulfilling and thrilling job that can make a positive impact on others? The Wilkes-Barre office of the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (BAMR) is currently looking for an Environmental Engineer to join their team. In this position, you will apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and guidelines to successfully investigate public concerns that involve abandoned mine land problems. By joining our team, you will have the chance to work on complex and innovative environmental engineering projects. Experience the satisfaction of serving the public while also advancing your career with numerous opportunities for growth and advancement!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will utilize established engineering methods, protocols, and guidelines to effectively address public inquiries related to issues concerning abandoned mine lands. You will be responsible for developing exploratory drilling initiatives, conducting subsurface evaluations in accordance with Act 17, and providing support to other personnel within the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (BAMR) on geological and mining matters as required. Additionally, you will exercise discretion to implement minor adjustments and modifications as necessary, while also engaging in project development for the investigation section of the Wilkes-Barre District Office. Your contributions will be essential in advancing the objectives of the Bureau in managing and reclaiming abandoned mine sites.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Wilkes-Barre.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $ $73,995.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:- Four years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
- Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
- Two years as an Environmental Engineering Specialist; or
- Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering.
- Graduate study in environmental engineering or in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Condition of Employment:- This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.
- This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
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.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/test
once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.
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Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
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If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?
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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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Engineering Specialist for two or more years full-time?
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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 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.
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How much full-time professional environmental engineering experience do you possess?
- 4 years or more
- 3 but less than 4 years
- 2 but less than 3 years
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
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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 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.
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Have you successfully completed at least nine semester credits of college coursework in environmental engineering? 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 answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
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Do you have a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered "No", type N/A in the textbox below.
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How many semester credits of graduate coursework have you completed in environmental engineering or a closely related field? 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 answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
- 30 credits or more
- Less than 30 credits
- None
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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. You
must complete the application
and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not be 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 our
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - INTERPRETS PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Interprets environmental engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents to develop and design abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience interpreting environmental engineering plans, specifications, or contract documents to develop or design AML reclamation projects.
- B. I have experience interpreting environmental engineering plans, specifications, or contract documents. My experience is NOT related to the development or design of AML reclamation projects.
- C. I have experience interpreting engineering plans, specifications, or contract documents in an engineering field NOT related to environmental engineering.
- D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to engineering, architectural design, or construction management.
- E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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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 interpreting engineering plans, specifications, or contract documents.
- The type(s) of projects for which you interpreted engineering plans, specifications, or contract documents.
- Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the 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(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - WRITES TECHNICAL DOCUMENTSWrites technical documents such as water quality reports, quarterly reports, annual reports, regulations, and technical guidance, standards, and procedures for the development or design of abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience writing technical documents related to the development or design of AML reclamation projects. I was solely responsible for the content of the documents.
- B. I have experience writing technical documents NOT related to the development or design of AML reclamation projects. I was solely responsible for the content of the documents.
- C. I have experience drafting PORTIONS of written technical documents. Someone else was responsible for the final content of the documents.
- D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, or business writing.
- E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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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 technical writing, including the type(s) of documents you wrote.
- Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the 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(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PROVIDES TECHNICAL GUIDANCEProvides technical and engineering guidance regarding state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation, wastewater, and non-point source and stormwater projects to a variety of stakeholders such as government officials, staff, the regulated community, the public, or consultants.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience providing technical and engineering guidance regarding environmental laws, rules, regulations, or policies related to AML reclamation, wastewater, or non-point source and stormwater projects.
- B. I have experience providing technical and engineering guidance regarding environmental laws, rules, regulations, or policies. My experience is NOT related to AML reclamation, wastewater, or non-point source and stormwater projects.
- C. I have experience providing technical and engineering guidance in an engineering field NOT related to environmental engineering.
- D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior
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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 providing technical and engineering guidance.
- The topic(s) on which you provided technical and engineering guidance.
- Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - IDENTIFIES AND ASSESSES PROJECT ALTERNATIVES Identifies improvement project alternatives for abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects. Assesses each alternative for cost-effectiveness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Determines and addresses areas of concern and selects the most cost-effective solution for implementation.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience identifying and assessing MULTIPLE options for AML reclamation projects AND determining if the options are able to be implemented.
- B. I have experience identifying and assessing MULTIPLE options for AML reclamation projects. Someone else determined if they are able to be implemented.
- C. I have experience identifying and assessing a SINGLE option for AML reclamation projects.
- D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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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 identifying and assessing options for AML reclamation projects.
- Your level of responsibility determining AML reclamation projects were able to be implemented.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - CONDUCTS INSPECTIONS Inspects various phases of abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects to ensure the projects are being built/completed according to technical specifications and design drawings/plans. This includes inspecting infrastructure layout, earthmoving activities, pipe systems, and concrete tanks as well as any ancillary structures or mechanical equipment.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience inspecting the construction of AML reclamation projects to ensure adherence to specifications and plans.
- B. I have experience conducting on-site inspections of construction projects which includes earthmoving, construction stakeout, or stormwater management/improvement to ensure adherence to specifications and plans. I do NOT have experience inspecting AML reclamation projects.
- C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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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 inspecting construction projects.
- The type(s) of construction projects you inspected, including the specific phase, aspects, or activities.
- Your level of responsibility.
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