Air Quality Program Specialist

Posting number: CS-2026-52494-75450

Department: Department of Environmental Protection

Division: EP Bur Air Qlty

Job classification: Air Quality Program Specialist

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Environmental Services

Summary

Take on an exciting challenge as an Air Quality Program Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection! In this role, you become part of a team committed to protecting public health through accurate air quality information. Your efforts will support essential statewide programs and guide important environmental decisions. Apply today and become an integral member of a team that makes a real difference every day!

Examples of duties

This position supports the management and analysis of emissions data that guide statewide air quality programs. The role plays a key part in maintaining accurate inventories and supporting important environmental initiatives. As a Air Quality Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Shale Gas Support: Work with operators to review and interpret Shale Gas Inventory submissions
• Data Analysis: Review emissions information and provide guidance to staff and the public
• System Administration: Assist with data systems, quality controls, and updates for program databases
• Web Coordination: Maintain online Air Quality content and ensure accuracy across pages
• Inventory Development: Compile non-point emissions information and prepare program reports

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as an Air Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience as an Air Monitoring Program Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional work in the control and abatement of air pollution and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or an environmental field closely related to Air Quality Management; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
  
• 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. Infor