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THE POSITION
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates who are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania’s citizens and environment. If you have the desire to further your career, the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation’s Wilkes-Barre Office wants to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will assume the role of overseeing project inspections, encompassing construction and materials, for abandoned mine reclamation projects. These projects encompass various aspects such as mine subsidence, underground and refuse pile fires, acid mine drainage and water pollution abatement projects, shaft backfilling and capping projects, stream channel reconstruction, and strip mine reclamation projects. The position entails providing support to inspector supervisors and project engineers across a diverse range of projects within the purview of the Wilkes-Barre District Office. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our projects meet environmental and safety requirements, as well as maintaining positive relationships with our stakeholders and project partners.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.This is a field position that will cover project sites in the following Eastern PA counties: Luzerne, Lackawanna, Schuylkill, Columbia, Carbon, Monroe, Sullivan, Pike, Lehigh, Northumberland and Wyoming. You will be expected to report to the Wilkes-Barre District office on an as needed basis.Telework: You will not report into an in-office location on a regular basis. Instead, you will work from home (telework) when you are not traveling to project sites. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. 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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of construction inspection experience on heavy construction projects such as dams, flood control projects, mine reclamation projects, treatment plants, hazardous waste projects, airports, highways or utility installations; orAn Associate Degree in Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a closely related field; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Necessary Special Requirement:This position requires possession of a valid PA Class C non-commercial driver’s license.Other Requirements: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: 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.
