Environmental Trainee (Mining)

Salary:$44,010.00 - $66,348.00 AnnuallyLocation :Centre County, PAJob Type:Civil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob Number:CS-2024-82893-75400Department:Department of Environmental ProtectionDivision:EP DMO Moshannon Dstr Mng OffOpening Date:05/01/2024Closing Date:5/15/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code:75400Position Number:00031823Union:AFSCMEBargaining Unit:B4Pay Group:ST05Bureau / Division Code:00355320Bureau / Division:Environmental Protection Moshannon District Mining OfficeWorksite Address:186 Enterprise DriveCity:Philipsburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code:16866Contact Name:OA, CE DEPContact Email:****** POSITIONAre you seeking a thrilling chance to impact Pennsylvania's environment? If you are passionate about surface mining, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking individual like you! Do not overlook this rewarding career prospect!DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe individual in this position will be involved in a year-long trainee program to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge of a Surface Mine Conservation Inspector. This program will cover various responsibilities such as conducting investigations, enforcing regulations, and providing technical advice. The focus will be on inspecting coal and industrial mine surface areas, including coal preparation areas, coal refuse disposal areas, and incidental coal extraction operations. As part of the trainee program, you will learn to enforce laws and regulations in the designated areas. You will also assist in handling citizen complaints by reviewing filings, conducting investigations, and following up with inspection data.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field;orA bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field;orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits. Special Requirement:This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle 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 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 at ****** 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 INFORMATIONCompleting 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 short !Health & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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 visit and click on the benefits box.*Eligibility rules apply.01Necessary Special Requirement- Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?YesNo02If 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.03How much college coursework have you completed in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, 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. 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 visit and click on Other Information.A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher120 credits or more90 but less than 120 credits60 but less than 90 credits30 but less than 60 creditsLess than 30 creditsNone04How many years of full-time technical experience do you possess in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field?4 years or more3 but less than 4 years2 but less than 3 years1 but less than 2 yearsLess than 1 yearNone05If 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.06Are you within three months of completing a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, 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. 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 visit and click on Other Information.YesNo07You must complete the supplemental question below. This supplemental question is the exam and will be scored. The question is designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the field of 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 question 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 question.Read the question and each level carefully. Select the answer choice which 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 for each work behavior 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 three 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 ourYes08Please select the level below which best represents your level of experience/training.A. I have at least three months of technical experience performing work tasks related to a MINING or ENVIRONMENTAL EXCAVATING/BLASTING/CONSTRUCTION industry/program; OR I have successfully completed an internship related to MINING or ENVIRONMENTAL EXCAVATING/BLASTING/CONSTRUCTION.B. I have at least three months of technical experience performing work tasks related to an ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OR CONSERVATION industry/program; OR I have successfully completed an internship related to ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OR CONSERVATION. Neither of these is related to MINING or ENVIRONMENTAL EXCAVATING/BLASTING/CONSTRUCTION.C. I do not possess three months of technical experience or a completed internship related to MINING or ENVIRONMENTAL EXCAVATING/BLASTING/CONSTRUCTION or ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OR CONSERVATION.09If you are claiming experience in the previous question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience, the work tasks you performed, and the industry/program area (i.e., mining, environmental excavating/blasting/construction, environmental protection or conservation, etc.) 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 are not claiming experience, type N/A in the text box below.10If you are claiming an internship as described above, please provide the employer, dates you completed your internship, focus of internship (i.e., mining, environmental excavating/blasting/construction, environmental protection or conservation, etc.) and work tasks performed in the text box below. If you received college credit for this internship, please indicate how many credits you received as shown on your attached transcript. If you are not claiming an internship, type N/A in the text box below.Required Question