Technical Services Division Chief (Environmental Laboratory Division Chief, DEP)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Services Division Chief directs technical services for the Bureau of Laboratories within the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The role strengthens analytical support through internal staff and external laboratories, coordinates major projects and initiatives, and provides quality assurance and safety programs. The position leads laboratory and mobile analytical staff, supports shifting workloads across laboratory sections, and oversees backup external laboratory and inventory support to maintain continuity of analytical operations. It also uses data-driven methods to assess technical staffing needs, quality assurance tracking, corrective actions, and operational support services, while ensuring accurate data entry and minimizing data quality issues affecting laboratory accreditation and state regulatory compliance.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Part-time, ad hoc telework may be available after successful completion of the probationary period, subject to requirements and change. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. New Commonwealth employees begin at an annual salary of $89,996.

Requirements

• Two years as a Chemist 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or six years of professional experience in environmental laboratory analysis work, including two years of supervisory experience, and a bachelor's degree that includes 30 college credits in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional supervisory experience in environmental laboratory analysis work and 30 college credits in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle license.
• Possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical services operational activities, including quality assurance, safety programs, and cross-training staff for analytical and other support services.
• Direct laboratory and mobile analytical staff to support shifting workloads across laboratory sections.
• Oversee backup external laboratories and inventory support to ensure continuity of analytical operations.
• Use data-driven techniques to determine technical staffing needs, track quality assurance, and identify corrective actions and operational support services.
• Ensure accurate data entry in electronic systems and minimize data quality issues affecting laboratory accreditation and state regulatory standards.
• Coordinate major projects and initiatives for the Bureau of Laboratories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager