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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50663034 |
Description Activated On: 2/3/2026 12:50:18 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 position is responsible for performing all first level supervisory duties, including training, leadership, direction and control for the Volatile Unit of the Organic Section. The unit is comprised of a professional staff of chemists analyzing samples for the presence of environmentally significant analytes using accepted methods (i.e., EPA, Standard Methods, and DEP validated methods and procedures). This position is also responsible for some analytical duties. Secondary Analytical Emphasis: Volatiles in air by TO-15, GC/MS, HP5975 or ISQ7610 Volatiles in non-potable water by 624.1 or 5030C/8260D, GC/MS, HP5977, ISQ7610 Volatiles in non-aqueous matrices by 5035A |
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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. Promotes the Department's Mission. Supervisory duties: Position is responsible for performing all first level supervisory duties for the assigned work unit. 1. Orientation of new employees during their probationary period, including documentation of performance objectives, weekly training objectives, weekly progress meetings, and probationary performance reviews. 2. Reviews all analytical data generated by probationary employees and periodic review of data generated by non-probationary employees. 3. Produces written performance reviews, performance objectives, and position descriptions for each employee within the specified deadlines. 4. Counsels and/or disciplines employees demonstrating poor performance. 5. Coordinates efforts to promote teamwork within the Unit. 6. Ensures that work schedules are appropriate to meet routine, priority, and emergency analysis turnaround times. Expedites the flow of work and data within the Unit. 7. Develops, directs, implements, and reviews all method enhancement and method development efforts for the Unit. 8. Conducts interviews and selects new employees for the Unit. 9. Assumes direction of the Section in the absence of the Section Chief. Training: 1. Position is responsible for ensuring that all subordinates are properly trained in performing their duties, whether training is performed by this position or is delegated to another within the Unit. 2. Ensures that all training record forms and associated documentation are prepared and maintained for all staff within the section. 3. Acts as a resource for all Organic Section personnel with regards to operation of equipment, sample preparation, analytical techniques, QC procedures, documentation and record keeping, interpretation of analytical results, and data reporting. 4. Researches availability of training programs to promote the professional development of staff within the Unit. 5. Completes all required e-LMS training in a timely fashion. Method development: As assigned by the Section Chief, performs method development. Activities in support of method development may include: 1. Review of scientific literature, vendor publication, and published methods and/or discussion with vendor technical support staff for ways in improve sensitivity, productivity, accuracy and/or environmental impact of existing methods. 2. During the development period, maintain all necessary notes and documentation to allow for accurate interpretation of the experimental results, and ready identification of optimal method parameters. 3. Suggest mechanisms to implement method improvements. As appropriate, suggest new equipment purchases to implement method improvements. 4. As appropriate or practicable, prepare and analyze DOCs and/or MDLs. 5. Write or update SOPs for the new or modified method. Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): 1. Participates in on-site evaluations as required by EPA and TNI. 2. Uses Good Laboratory Practices at all times. 3. Uses certified analytical standards and reagents of known quality. 4. Performs and maintains records of all requires QA studies (MDL, DOC, PT). Performs an annual review and update of SOPs. 5. Performs and maintains records of all required analytical and extraction batch QC (ICAL, CCLAL, LFB, LFM, etc.). 6. Is familiar with the requirements of the reference methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensures that regulatory requirements are met. 7. Evaluates QC records to identify trends and/or quality problems and initiates corrective action as required. 8. Reads, understands, and performs the most recent revision of SOPs for all test methods. 9. 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. Conducts Internal Audits: 1. As assigned by the Section Chief, conducts internal audits of employees' data. Records findings and submits them to the Section Chief. 2. While conducting internal audits, reviews the SOP, published method, TNI standard and/or regulatory requirements to determine compliance with all applicable requirements. 3. Reviews and summarizes findings of internal audits prepared by other members of the Section. Lab safety: 1. Complies with all lab and workplace safety protocols at all times. 2. Reports any safety-related malfunctions or unsafe conditions to Section Chief and Safety Officer. 3. Properly labels all hazardous waste containers and arranges for their pickup at the correct intervals. Sample receiving: 1. Organizes and logs received samples, complying with all documentation and chain of custody requirements. 2. Notifies supervisor and collector of samples broken in transit, received with insufficient sample, received in an inappropriate container or any other conditions that would have a negative impact on the analytical results. 3. Maintains custodial control of special priority samples when assigned. 4. Maintains necessary records in laboratory notebooks and/or computer systems to ensure proper chain of custody. Analytical operations: 1. Acts as alternate analyst for all analytical methods performed within the section. 2. Responsible for ensuring that analyses are completed within the required time frames. 3. Responsible for the proper operation of analytical instruments and associated software. 4. Evaluates the raw instrument data to determine the analytical identifications and quantitates results. 5. Reviews the final data report for unusual data. Notifies supervisor of abnormal or elevated results. Reviews the final data report for accuracy prior to releasing the results to the client. Performs necessary maintenance of analytical instrumentation: 1. Performs preventative maintenance of analytical instruments. Maintains a logbook of preventative maintenance, malfunctions, and repairs. 2. Reports instrument malfunctions to supervisor and attempts to correct malfunction and/or contacts contract vendor technical support for guidance. 3. As necessary, contacts contract vendors to arrange for on- or off-site repairs. Supplemental Duties: 1. Legal consultation. As necessary, serve as a resource to attorneys who are exploring potential litigation as a result of sample testing; make necessary preparations for required court appearances including traveling as needed to testify. 2. Use DEP communication networks (email, voicemail, calendars, etc.) to communicate with DEP personnel. 3. Work overtime and/or flexible schedule as needed, during emergency situations. 4. Boarding a Domestic flight for travel. This position description in no way states nor implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow and other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Employees may be required to work overtime and/or flexible schedules during emergency situations. |
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. Employees within the Unit work with minimum supervision. Work is assigned by this position in support of maintaining optimum workflow within the Unit. Work assigned by this position may include cross training, supplemental duties, or method development activities, as appropriate. This position is responsible for reviewing laboratory and personnel procedures to identify anomalies and reviewing workload priorities depending upon circumstances. Both technical and administrative direction is given to the Unit. Supervisory work performed by this position is reviewed by the Section Chief, including performance reviews, training documentation, and new employee selection. Scheduling of special projects, and QA/QC or method process improvements are approved by the Section Chief prior to implementation. |
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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. Real ID or Equivalent 2. Class C Driver's License 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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