Air Quality Specialist Trainee - Northampton County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA

Verified Company

Northampton County, PA, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

THE POSITION:

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

As an Air Quality Specialist Trainee, you will undergo an extensive 12-month training program that emphasizes practical experience.

Throughout the program, you will develop a thorough understanding of relevant regulations and policies, enabling you to effectively support experienced professionals in fulfilling their duties.

This includes conducting both routine and non-routine inspections in accordance with department policy.

Additionally, you will assist in creating a schedule to collect essential eFACTS and air information management system (AIMS) data from designated facilities.

You will also contribute to planning, developing, and implementing compliance monitoring activities at these facilities.

Lastly, you will be responsible for conducting field evaluations, investigating air pollution complaints, and conducting follow-up inspections on active cases.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Fulltime employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
Friday, with 30minute lunch.

-
Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per 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 Bethlehem.
-
Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field;
or:
A bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field;
or:
An equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Special Requirement:

This position requires possession of a valid PA non commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent is required.

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:

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video

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.