Environmental Health Program Analyst - Pennsylvania, United States - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Environmental Health Program Analyst

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Environmental Health Program Analyst

Salary

$64, $98,661.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Div Env Hlth Srvs

Opening Date

04/26/2024

Closing Date

5/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

35425

Position Number



Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code



Bureau / Division

Department of Health / Division of Environmental Health Services

Worksite Address

30 Kline Village

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17104

Contact Name

Lisa Bressler

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Are you interested in working for an organization that ensures public health through training, regulation, and compliance? The Department of Health, Bureau of Community Health Systems, Division of Environmental Health Services, is searching for an Environmental Health Program Analyst. This position is responsible for advising and evaluating program operations and developing recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the statewide environmental health and safety programs for the division. If this sounds like an interesting prospect, apply today and take the first in your career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you assist in the management of statewide systems for Environmental Health (EH) Programs including public bathing places and organized camps. You also ensure the certification of local health officers and develop program materials to guide program activities. You are required to travel to health districts throughout the state to conduct reviews of EH program records for quality control and consistency.

Other duties include coordinating a centralized permit application data system, maintaining databases for EH programs to ensure data and records are up to date, and creating training programs for staff, facility owners and operators, County and Municipal Health Departments, and the public.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description ( .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
• Work hours are, you have the option of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM - or - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• This position is currently headquartered in Dauphin County, but headquarters can be changed to any district office or State Health Center.
• You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. Commonwealth employees who telework full-time will need to report onsite for at least one day per month. 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. Please 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 an Environmental Health Specialist (Commonwealth title);or
• Four years of professional environmental protection or environmental health experience that includes two years of experience related to safety and sanitation of public pools, public bathing facilities, organized camp facilities, and campgrounds, and a bachelor's degree in a natural, physical, chemical, or biological science, or a closely related field;or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional experience related to safety and sanitation of public pools, public bathing facilities, organized camp facilities, and campgrounds.

Special Requirement:

+ You must possess an active motor vehicle license that is not currently under suspension.

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.

Legal Requirement:

+ You must pass a background investigation and a criminal history report.

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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs- .

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.

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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.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Health Specialist for two or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02

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 experiencemustalso 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.

03

How much full-time professional environmental protection or environmental health experience do you possess

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• Less than 2 years
• 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 experiencemustalso 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

Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional environmental protection or environmental health experience related to safety and sanitation of public pools, public bathing facilities, organized camp facilities, and campgrounds?

• Yes
• No

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 experiencemustalso 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 many semester credits of graduate coursework have you completed in biology, environmental science, environmental health, or a closely related major?

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 your education was 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 click on Other Information.

• 60 credits or more
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

08

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 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 work behavior 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 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 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 ( .

+ Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - MONITOR AND EVALUATE PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS

Monitor and evaluate permitting and regulatory processes related to public bathing places and organized camps to ensure consistency, quality, compliance, and enforcement of state and local regulations.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience monitoring and evaluating permitting and regulatory processes related to PUBLIC BATHING PLACES AND ORGANIZED CAMPS to ensure consistency, quality, compliance, and enforcement of state and local regulations.
• B. I have experience monitoring and evaluating permitting and regulatory processes related to ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH to ensure consistency, quality, compliance, and enforcement of state and local regulations.
• C. I have experience monitoring and evaluating permitting and regulatory processes to ensure consistency, quality, compliance, and enforcement of state and local regulations. This was NOT related to public bathing places, organized camps, or environmental health.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to quality assurance or compliance.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

10

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 monitoring and evaluating permitting and regulatory processes and the type(s).
• Your level of responsibility.

11

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
• Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - DEVELOP AND CONDUCT TRAINING

Develop and conduct training and outreach activities and prepare printed material and presentations related to environmental health topics to educate staff, facility owners and operators, the public, or other stakeholders.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience developing and conducting training and outreach activities related to PUBLIC BATHING PLACES AND ORGANIZED CAMPS topics to educate staff, facility owners and operators, the public, or other stakeholders.
• B. I have experience developing and conducting training and outreach activities related to ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH topics to educate staff, facility owners and operators, the public, or other stakeholders.
• C. I have experience developing and conducting training and outreach activities to educate staff, facility owners and operators, the public, or other stakeholders. This was NOT related to public bathing places, organized camps, or environmental health.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to training.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

13

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 developing and conducting training and the topic(s).
• Your level of responsibility.

14

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
• Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - COMPILE AND ANALYZE REPORTS AND EVALUATE TRENDS

Compile and analyze technical data and information including inspection, investigation, and compliance reports. Evaluate data to determine trends and patterns in the access, use, and quality of program services. Make recommendations for program improvements to support program goals and objectives.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience compiling and analyzing technical data and information related to PUBLIC BATHING PLACES AND ORGANIZED CAMPS. I evaluated data to determine trends and patterns in the access, use, and quality of program services and making recommendations for program improvements to support program goals and objectives.
• B. I have experience compiling and analyzing technical data and information related to ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. I evaluated data to determine trends and patterns in the access, use, and quality of program services and making recommendations for program improvements to support program goals and objectives.
• C. I have experience compiling and analyzing technical data and information. I evaluated data to determine trends and patterns in the access, use, and quality of program services and making recommendations for program improvements to support program goals and objectives. This was NOT related to public bathing places, organized camps, or environmental health.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or research design and analysis.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

16

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 compiling and analyzing technical information and the type(s).
• The types of recommendations you made and the type(s).
• Your level of responsibility.

17

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
• Credits/Clock Hours

18

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - DEVELOP, EVALUATE, AND REVISE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM STANDARDS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Develop, evaluate, and revise environmental health program plans, policies, and procedures to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of services.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience developing, evaluating, and revising PUBLIC BATHING PLACES AND ORGANIZED CAMPS program plans, policies, and procedures to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of services.
• B. I have experience developing, evaluating, and revising ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH program plans, policies, and procedures to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of services.
• C. I have experience developing, evaluating, or revising program plans, policies, or procedures.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, technical writing, or policy development.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

19

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 developing, evaluating, or revising program plans and the type(s).
• Your level of responsibility.

20

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
• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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