The Department of Environmental Protection offers an exciting career opportunity for individuals with a background in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or a related field. As an Air Monitoring Equipment Specialist, you will have the chance to work directly with advanced air monitoring sensors, meteorological tools, and telecommunications equipment. Do not miss out on this opportunity and join out team!

In this position, you will oversee various ambient air monitoring projects, including the maintenance and operation of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Air Monitoring System (COPAMS) remote air monitoring equipment, discrete samplers, and other necessary instrumentation in compliance with federal and state clean air acts. Routine preventive maintenance will be conducted bi-weekly at remote stations, while troubleshooting and corrective actions will be taken based on analysis of symptoms and parameters to rectify malfunctions on air monitoring sensors, meteorological equipment, and station support equipment. The focus of this role will be primarily in the eastern region of Pennsylvania.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,010.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• An associate's degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's 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 will not be 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:

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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.

• 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.