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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00034368 |
Description Activated On: 8/12/2026 9:45:09 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Administer the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act program (Act 537) in an assigned geographical work area or as assigned. Educate, evaluate, and manage local agencies, sewage enforcement officers and municipal officials in their responsibilities and administration of the planning and permitting functions of Act 537. If this position is filled as an Environmental Trainee, the incumbent will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of a Sewage Planning Specialist 1. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Conduct and document evaluations of local agencies and sewage enforcement officers. Evaluation includes the agency's organization and ability to plan, permit and enforce. Recommend corrective actions to be taken when problems are identified. Present evaluation to agencies at administrative conferences. Appropriately review and refer sewage complaints as assigned by management within the timeframes established by Department policy. Promote the creation of new multi-municipal local agencies and work to improve existing agencies. Review and take appropriate action on new land development proposals; may include exemptions, component 1's, 2's, 3's and 3S's. Assist and comment on the development of program guidance documents for program use statewide. Assist with regional training for sewage enforcement officers. Review Chapter 94 Annual Wasteload Management reports as assigned. Provide recommendation to regarding loading status, plan exemption status and corrective action requirements. Assist Environmental Group Manager in follow-up efforts to bring permittees into compliance. Maintain database on assigned Chapter 94 cases. Maintain eFacts and OnBase as needed on assigned projects. Perform other duties as assigned. Maintains itinerary of work schedule in digital calendar. Provides information to municipal officials, consultants, and the public on Departmental programs, functions, rules, regulations, policies and procedures in written and oral presentations. Meets with governmental officials to explain Departmental programs and functions. Prepares case documentation including case history, past violations, and other pertinent information for use by the Compliance Specialist and legal staff and management in the preparation of legal documents. Responds to Right-to-Know requests and file review requests. Gathers responsive documents and reviews documents for compliance with Right-to-Know and file review exemptions. Provides documents to file review coordinator and/or Office of Chief Counsel. Adheres to all policies, procedures, and management directives regarding telework to maintain efficient operations and meet program goals. Promotes and exemplifies the Department’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all aspects of work performance and professional conduct. Advances DEP’s strategic priorities through collaboration, commitment to data-driven decision-making, delivery of high-quality customer service, and active participation in modernization and continuous improvement initiatives. Inputs, maintains, and updates data in prescribed formats to meet data quality standards established through guidance, training, policy, and procedure across all DEP electronic data systems. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity of all entries, as well as utilizing available system tools and validation processes to minimize duplicate records and data quality issues. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, guidance, and training requirements related to assigned duties and DEP electronic data systems. In conjunction with the supervisor, participates in knowledge management and knowledge transfer efforts by identifying key aspects of assigned duties and proactively sharing knowledge with other employees to support continuity of operations and organizational effectiveness. Develops, maintains, and annually updates a comprehensive desk manual documenting essential duties, standard operating procedures, workflows, system processes, key contacts, reference materials, and other critical operational information necessary to support continuity of operations and effective knowledge transfer. Employees are responsible for ensuring desk manuals remain accurate, current, and accessible in accordance with Department requirements. Follow the SOPs and meet the PAyback policy. If deviation should occur, then the deviation must be documented. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Incumbent performs daily responsibilities in an independent fashion. Periodic review of program objectives with supervisor establishes priorities. Work assignments that are unique or potentially sensitive are reviewed with the supervisor. Review of performance is evaluated through conferences, daily interaction with the supervisor and tracking of work output. Formal employee evaluations are conducted per guidelines established by the Commonwealth’s EPR system. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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