Water Quality Specialist Supervisor

As a Water Quality Specialist Supervisor, your work focuses on the regulation of construction and stormwater related activities, ensuring compliance with the Commonwealth's laws, rules, and regulations. You will be responsible for maintaining a waterways and wetlands regulatory program, making sure inspections and permit follow-ups are conducted by implementing a uniform enforcement program in accordance with the DEP Compliance and Enforcement Strategy. Work involves providing guidance to subordinates in the interpretation of work assignments as well as advice on difficult and unusual waterways and wetlands, stormwater, agricultural, and construction related activities. You will have the opportunity to meet with permittees, land developers, contractors, attorneys, Penn Dot, Commonwealth and municipal officials, Army Corp of Engineers, consultants, PAFBC, special interest groups, and the public to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing construction and stormwater related activities. Additional responsibilities include:

• Assisting in responding to emergency situations
• Conducting administrative conferences and technical meetings
• Testifying as an expert witness
• Evaluating employee performance, resolving grievances or complaints, and evaluating training needs
• Working with the region's General Counsel in the preparation of legal documents and development of enforcement cases

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Travel is required for site visits.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-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 Pittsburgh.
• Salary: 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Water Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledges and abilities.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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.

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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.

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.

• 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.