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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50653843 |
Description Activated On: 9/30/2026 8:26:56 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. Provides assistance to staff geologists, biologists and engineers in field sampling, data compilation and in performing field work to assess and abate the environmental impacts of mine drainage from abandoned mine sites for the Cambria District Office AMD Development and Planning Section. Reports to the supervisor of the Acid Mine Drainage Sampling, Monitoring, Development and Planning Section. Responsible charge oversight of technical work is provided and reviewed by the Environmental Group Manager. The employee will complete a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to become proficient and knowledgeable of the tasks required to develop and maintain projects to restore streams that have been degraded by coal mine drainage. |
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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. Monitors and samples streams, mine discharges, groundwater and mine drainage treatment systems to measure the impacts of abandoned mine drainage (AMD) on the environment. Collects water samples, measures static water levels and tests water for pH, temperature, alkalinity, iron and conductivity and other applicable parameters in the field. Measures flows using staff gages, flumes, weirs, bucket-stopwatch and velocity-area cross section methods. Assists in the development of reclamation plans for abandoned mine lands (AML) with particular emphasis on projects involving AMD and surface reclamation for AMD abatement. Compiles and verifies field conditions consisting of map locations, site conditions and impacts, extent of problems, mining information and other applicable data. Collects other mine related materials including but not limited to coal, coal refuse, spoil, rock core, drill cuttings and soil samples. Assists biologists in the collection of macroinvertebrates and fish for biological assessments and monitoring and wetland delineations. Utilizes basic computer software, such as spreadsheets, databases and/or engineering software to assist in the planning and development of projects. Compiles spreadsheets for water and biological monitoring. Enters project development information into the Department's eFACTS based Abandoned Mine Land Inventory System (eAMLIS). Assists in the completion of key aspects of project development packages for submission by technical staff to the Bureau’s Design Section(s). Packages include preliminary design and cost estimates, site sketch including property maps and deed information, property owner contact forms, Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program inventory searches, the scope of proposed reclamation, a general Environmental Assessment (EA) or a Categorical Exclusion Form (CE) to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), all federal forms required for eligibility of the site for funding and other forms required for the federal grant application, such as project completion forms. Serves in the role as project advisor for grant projects to assess, treat or abate mine drainage through reclamation. Maintains, calibrates and cares for the mechanical and electronic field equipment used to perform the above-described monitoring duties. 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. 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. Attends training courses to enhance the technical knowledge of aspects of coal mining, reclamation, acid mine drainage and water treatment. 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 Manager. |
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. The employee assists BAMR technical staff and Manager in compiling data for reclamation and treatment projects. Makes recommendations to technical staff and manager for monitoring, continued data collection and aspects of reclamation or water treatment based upon field reconnaissance and data collection. |
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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. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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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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