Environmental Chemist 2
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: CS-2026-54403-15080
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP ECB Lnd Recylg Prgm Div
Job classification: Environmental Chemist 2
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Environmental Services
Summary
The Environmental Chemist 2 role with the Department of Environmental Protection invites you to help strengthen environmental health across the state. This position allows you to support scientific work that improves cleanup standards and public understanding. You will join a team that works toward safer land use and cleaner communities. Your contributions will help advance a program that benefits both people and natural resources.Examples of duties
This role supports statewide environmental goals by providing technical expertise within the Land Recycling Program. The work focuses on guidance, regulations, public information, and technical consultation relating to environmental chemistry. As a Environmental Chemist 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Technical Guidance: Provide explanations and advice on environmental chemistry issues for regional staff
- Consultation Support: Serve as a consultant on technical matters connected to the Land Recycling Program
- Document Review: Assess risk assessments and related work products and offer clear and constructive comments
- Public Information: Prepare written materials that support public understanding of land recycling activities
- Training Activities: Assist with developing and presenting training seminars for staff and consultants
- Data Systems: Develop and maintain databases and tracking tools used for program operations
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theĀ position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework:Ā 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:Ā 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.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of experience as an Environmental Chemist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Eight years of professional chemical analytical experience which included analyzing a wide variety of chemicals and interpreting the analysis; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.Ā
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 Guidelines.Ā
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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