Solid Waste Program Specialist
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17124 United States View Map

Summary

Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61845-75850

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP ECB Storage Tanks Div

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

75850

Position Number

50705707

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00352630

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields, Storage Tanks Division

Worksite Address

400 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17105

Contact Name

Alison Zener

Contact Email

ra-depjobs@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Take your career to the next level with a role that combines environmental protection, teamwork, and innovation. As a Solid Waste Program Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will help guide permitting programs that support responsible storage tank operations across Pennsylvania. Every day offers opportunities to analyze information, improve processes, and provide expert guidance. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality service and environmental stewardship.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position administers statewide permitting activities, coordinates technical reviews, and supports consistent implementation of permit requirements for storage tank projects. The role involves permit evaluation, stakeholder coordination, data management, process improvement, and technical guidance to support efficient program operations. As a Solid Waste Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

Permit Reviews: Conduct administrative and technical evaluations of permit applications to determine compliance with requirements
Program Coordination: Coordinate statewide permitting activities and support consistent implementation of program procedures
Stakeholder Support: Communicate with applicants, consultants, regional staff, and qualified professionals throughout the review process
Performance Monitoring: Track permit schedules, review milestones, workload data, and program metrics to improve efficiency
Technical Guidance: Provide training, assistance, and recommendations related to permitting requirements and procedures
Data Management: Maintain accurate records and verify information entered into Department electronic systems

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Some travel may be required
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 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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

Special Requirements:

This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
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. 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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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