Location: Wilkes Barre,PA, USA
THE POSITION
Are you equipped with a management background and ready to take the next step in your career? If you are seeking an exciting new career path, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has an ideal opportunity waiting for you! The Northeast Regional Office is actively searching for individuals to take on the role of Management Technician, where you will be instrumental in managing a variety of administrative responsibilities. If this resonates with your expertise and you are driven by a desire to protect the health and safety of Pennsylvania's communities and environment, we invite you to submit your application. Become a part of our mission to create a positive impact and join a team that truly values dedication and commitment to environmental stewardship!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering technical support to the environmental engineering team involved in the Safe Drinking Water (SDW) program. You will act as the primary initial reviewer for the SDW program personnel, overseeing the technical review and processing of applications related to Non-Community Public Water Systems. Your duties will include verifying the technical precision of permit details associated with renewals, modifications, and allocations. Additionally, you will perform comparative analyses on applications to assess the feasibility and relevance of the proposed drinking water treatment methods.
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, up to 3 days a 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 Wilkes Barre.
* 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 advanced clerical or para-professional work which included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information, or
* Any equivalent combination of experience and training. An Associate's Degree may be substituted for two years of required experience.
Other Requirements:
* This particular position also requires possession of a current driver's license which is not under suspension.
* You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
* 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 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@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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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.
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* Eligibility rules apply.
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Selective Criteria: Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
* Yes
* No
02
If you answered yes, 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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How many years of full-time advanced clerical or para-professional work which included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information do you possess?
* 3 years or more
* 2 but less than 3 years
* 1 but less than 2 years
* Less than 1 year
* None
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.
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How much college coursework have you completed? 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 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 visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.
* 90 semester credits or more
* 60 but less than 90 semester credits
* 30 but less than 60 semester credits
* Less than 30 semester credits
* None
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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. 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 FAQ page.
* Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Writes letters and other documents such as emails, reports, claim summaries, or other methods of disseminating information.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
* A. I have experience independently writing letters and other documents to disseminate information. I was responsible for the full content of the letter or document without additional approval.
* B. I have experience drafting letters and other documents that needed reviewed and approved/signed before disseminating to others. Someone else was responsible for the final product.
* C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data entry processing, business/technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
* D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
08
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 information.
* Your level of responsibility.
09
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* College/University
* Course Title
* Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - DATA MANAGEMENT Creates and maintains a tracking system utilizing fiscal/programmatic databases for funded programs and analyzes and interprets the information from the databases.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.
* A. I have experience creating and maintaining a tracking system.
* B. I have experience maintaining a tracking system that someone else developed.
* C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, data management or spreadsheet applications.
* D. 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.
* Your experience creating tracking systems.
* Your experience maintaining tracking systems.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* College/University
* Course Title
* Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 -ANALYZING INFORMATION Reviews and analyzes data including records, reports, numerical information, etc., to assist in the determination of appropriateness and accuracy. Communicates findings and initiates action to make adjustments or corrections.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.
* A. I have experience analyzing reported data. My analysis included a verification for accuracy of content.
* B. I have experience analyzing reported data. Someone else was responsible for the verification and accuracy of content.
* C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, or logic.
* D. 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
* Your experience analyzing data.
* Your experience verifying content.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicted you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
* College/University/Training Source
* Course Title
* Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
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