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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00181425 |
Description Activated On: 10/19/2026 7:41:23 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. 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 Solid Waste Specialist. If the position is filled as a Solid Waste Specialist, the incumbent will perform a variety of duties within an assigned geographical area of the Pittsburgh Regional Office involving the regulation of the facilities to ensure compliance with the Commonwealth's Rules and Regulations, permits and environmental laws. The employee will be required to report to other sites within the southwest region as needed. |
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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. The Solid Waste Specialist must have a detailed working knowledge of the Bureau of Waste Management's Policy and Procedures; the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act (ACT 97); the Municipal and Residual Waste Rules and Regulations; the knowledge of associated guidelines, forms and modules; the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law and any associated Rules and Regulations dealing with solid waste or industrial waste disposal/storage/land utilization; the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Reduction Act (Act 101); the Waste Transportation Safety Act (Act 90); the Waste Tire Recycling Act (Act 190); the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (Act 108); Act 198 Resource Recovery Development Act; the Federal Resources Conservation and Recovery Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and all its pursuant regulations and other related State and Federal environmental laws and regulations. The Bureau of Waste Management is responsible for enforcing the above Rules and Regulations as they may apply to: - Hazardous Waste Generation, Transportation, Treatment, Storage and Disposal. - Municipal/Residual Solid Waste Collection, Transportation, Processing, Storage and Disposal. - Resource Recovery. - Sewage Solids Disposal/Storage and Land Application. - Solid Waste Related Nuisance Investigation/Abatement. Specific duties of a Solid Waste Specialist includes: 1. Conducting site inspections of: hazardous waste generators, treatment, storage and disposal facilities; residual waste generators, treatment, storage and disposal facilities; municipal waste generators, treatment, storage and disposal facilities; sewage sludge sites, and waste transporters. 2. Complete inspection reports, compile data, write reports and memorandums relative to site inspections. Follow policy requirements to enter inspections, enforcements and complaints into Efacts and the Complaints Tracking System in a timely manner. 3. Investigate solid waste citizen complaints, write reports relative to your investigation and initiate remedial action by responsible parties. 4. Conduct field investigations and surveys of environmental conditions of concern, collect data, and write reports concerning your findings. 5. Attend meetings; public and Departmental regarding permits, violations, and program development. 6. Consult with landfill operators, permit applicants, interested parties, and Departmental personnel regarding environmental issues. 7. Develop knowledge and ability to act as an expert witness for the Department. 8. Testify for the Department in legal cases regarding violations or possible violations of the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act and other relative laws or regulations. 9. Legally operate a motor vehicle to various field sites throughout the Commonwealth. 10. Follow all developed applicable SOP’s. 11. Work involves the use of sampling instruments and knowledge of sampling techniques and quality control and assurance practices. 12. 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. 13. Promotes and exemplifies the Department’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all aspects of work performance and professional conduct. 14. 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. 15. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, guidance, and training requirements related to assigned duties and DEP electronic data systems. 16. 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. (new language) 17. 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. This position 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. Work duties are assigned and work reviewed by the Waste Management Field Supervisor and the Regional Waste Management Operations Manager. Routine duties and special projects are assigned as the regional goals and objectives are met. Performance Objectives and Standards are established by the M.S.P.T. System. Incumbent will have specific assignments with time schedules. Work is reviewed through reports, conferences and staff meetings. |
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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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