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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50247326 |
Description Activated On: 11/17/2025 2:30:36 PM |
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. This is a scientific and technical intern position that assists where needed in the Operations Section. This includes Single Residence and Small Flow sewage treatment plant inspections, review of Annual Wasteload Management (Chapter 94) reports, as well as review of annual reports associated with Industrial Stormwater and Municipal Stormwater (MS4) permits. The intern can also assist with wastewater sampling, and conducting comprehensive waterbody surveys for the monitoring and assessment of surface waters of the Commonwealth. |
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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. 1. Assists with inspections and monitoring of Single Residence and Small flow sewage treatment facilities, reviews Chapter 94 reports, PAG 03 Annual Reports and MS4 annual reports. Also assists Operations Compliance Specialists with administrative tasks as needed. 2. Assists in sampling and conducting comprehensive waterbody surveys as needed for the monitoring and assessment of surface waters of the Commonwealth, by collecting macroinvertebrates, freshwater Mussels, fish, habitat, and water quality samples. 3. Assists with maintaining water quality monitoring equipment, including continuous water quality monitors utilized to monitor surface waters. 4. Travels independently to meet with staff at field work sites. 5. Promotes the Department’s mission. 6. Inputs appropriate data in a prescribed format to meet data quality standards set forth by guidance, training, and policy across all of DEP’s electronic data systems; to include ensuring accuracy and completeness of entries, and where available, the use of system specific tools to ensure duplicative entries and data quality issues are minimized. |
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. 1. Interprets instructions and detailed assignments from supervisor and other staff. 2. Interprets and applies wastewater and biological sampling and assessment protocols. |
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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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