Environmental Chemist 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Chemist 2 is a senior scientific specialist responsible for statewide air emissions testing activities involving organic pollutants. The role supports environmental compliance, data quality improvement, technical guidance, and field sampling efforts throughout Pennsylvania, helping ensure that air emissions data is accurate and reliable for environmental decision-making.

The position evaluates testing protocols and reports for regulatory and procedural compliance; verifies emission results through scientific calculations; assesses sampling and analytical procedures; and provides technical assistance to regulated facilities, contractors, government agencies, and DEP staff. It also involves observing, documenting, and leading complex air emissions sampling at industrial sites, including elevated testing locations, and writing or reviewing regulations, guidance, procedures, and other technical documents.

This is full-time employment, with work hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. The position may require travel. Part-time telework of up to three days per week may be available, subject to the stated requirements and change.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum 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); eight years of professional chemical analytical experience that included analyzing a wide variety of chemicals and interpreting the analysis; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex testing protocols and reports to verify compliance with regulations, permits, and approved procedures.
• Verify emission results through scientific calculations and develop spreadsheets to support technical evaluations.
• Assess sampling and analytical procedures and determine how equipment issues affect emission results.
• Provide technical assistance and obtain information from regulated facilities, contractors, government agencies, and DEP staff.
• Observe, document, and lead complex air emissions sampling activities in industrial environments and at elevated testing locations.
• Write and review regulations, guidance materials, procedures, and other technical documents supporting program operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed