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Are you looking for an exciting career in the field of chemistry that involves protecting the environment? The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Laboratories, is looking for an individual to perform professional work involving the accreditation of environmental laboratories doing testing or analysis of environmental samples and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. If you are a scientific professional interested in the environment, consider applying for this exciting opportunity!

This position is responsible for a variety of activities, functions, duties, and responsibilities involved with the accreditation of environmental laboratories doing testing or analysis of environmental samples as required by the Act of June 29, 2002 (P.L. 596, No. 90) (dealing with environmental laboratory accreditation) (27 Pa C.S. §§ 4101 – 4113).
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description.

• Full-time employment.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to three days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• One year as a Chemist 1; or
• A graduate degree in chemistry.
• One year of professional chemical analytical experience, and a bachelor’s degree that includes 30 credits in chemistry or biochemistry; or

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

• 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).

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• 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.

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.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• 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 results will be provided via email.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.

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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.*

• Eligibility rules apply.