Environmental Chemist 2

Take the lead in protecting Pennsylvania's air quality as an Environmental Chemist 2 with the Department of Environmental Protection. In this highly specialized role, you will help ensure that air emissions data is accurate, reliable, and ready to support important environmental decisions. Your expertise will support compliance efforts, improve testing programs, and contribute to cleaner air across the Commonwealth. Join a team that values science, innovation, and public service.

This position serves as 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. As an Environmental Chemist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Technical Reviews: Evaluate complex testing protocols and reports to verify compliance with regulations, permits, and approved procedures • Data Analysis: Verify emission results through scientific calculations and develop spreadsheets that support technical evaluations • Sampling Evaluation: Assess sampling and analytical procedures and determine the impact of equipment issues on emission results • Stakeholder Support: Provide technical assistance and obtain information from regulated facilities, contractors, government agencies, and DEP staff • Field Testing Leadership: Observe, document, and lead complex air emission sampling activities in industrial environments and at elevated testing locations • Program Documentation: Write and review regulations, guidance materials, procedures, and other technical documents that support program operations

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. • This position may require travel • 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.