Environmental Health Program Analyst

Environmental Health Program Analyst Print Apply Environmental Health Program Analyst Salary $64,959.00 - $98,661.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-8-35425 Department Department of Health Division HL Div Env Hlth Srvs Opening Date 04/26/2024 Closing Date 5/9/:59 PM Eastern Job Code 35425 Position Number Union Non Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code Bureau / Division Department of Health / Division of Environmental Health Services Worksite Address 30 Kline Village City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17104 Contact Name Lisa Bressler Contact Email + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you interested in working for an organization that ensures public health through training, regulation, and compliance? The Department of Health, Bureau of Community Health Systems, Division of Environmental Health Services, is searching for an Environmental Health Program Analyst. This position is responsible for advising and evaluating program operations and developing recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the statewide environmental health and safety programs for the division. If this sounds like an interesting prospect, apply today and take the first in your career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you assist in the management of statewide systems for Environmental Health (EH) Programs including public bathing places and organized camps. You also ensure the certification of local health officers and develop program materials to guide program activities. You are required to travel to health districts throughout the state to conduct reviews of EH program records for quality control and consistency. Other duties include coordinating a centralized permit application data system, maintaining databases for EH programs to ensure data and records are up to date, and creating training programs for staff, facility owners and operators, County and Municipal Health Departments, and the public. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (\ NEOGOV.asp?p=) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week + Work hours are, you have the option of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM - or - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. + This position is currently headquartered in Dauphin County, but headquarters can be changed to any district office or State Health Center. + You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. Commonwealth employees who telework full-time will need to report onsite for at least one day per month. 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. + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please 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 an Environmental Health Specialist (Commonwealth title);or + Four years of professional environmental protection or environmental health experience that includes two years of experience related to safety and sanitation of public pools, public bathing facilities, organized camp facilities, and campgrounds, and a bachelor's degree in a natural, physical, chemical, or biological science, or a closely related field;or + An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional experience related to safety and sanitation of public pools, public bathing facilities, organized camp facilities, and campgrounds. Special Requirement: + You must possess an active motor vehicle license that is not currently under suspension. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement: + You must pass a background investigation and a criminal history report. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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. 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo . 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. Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work. Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. 01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Health Specialist for two or more years full-time? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How much full-time professional environmental protection or environmental health experience do you possess + 4 years or more + 3 but less than 4 years + 2 but less than 3 years + Less than 2 years + None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below . click apply for full job details