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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50663035 |
Description Activated On: 10/20/2026 12:45:25 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 supervisory and advanced analytical position focused on environmental testing that supports the Bureau’s Automated Section in the analysis of inorganic analytes. Work results support the mission of the DEP by providing identification and enumeration of inorganic contaminants in water and solids to inform agency decisions in protecting environmental and public health. |
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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. Supervisor/Management Duties: -Monitors and anticipates operational needs and resources of subordinate workloads using strategic tracking and forecasting to assess compliance with operational goals. Proposes solutions to problems that hinder compliance in a proactive manner. -Provides relevant communication with supervisors and staff regarding laboratory workflows, challenges, metrics, and implementation of new strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations. -Develops, maintains, and provides technical expertise and data for informing internal program and agency staff and external partners/organizations to support decision-making and advocacy. -Ensures employees follow established safety policy and procedures relating to workplace hazards and are employing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to facilitate workplace safety. -Performs all required supervisor functions related to personnel management as required by BOL and DEP policies and Management Directives to ensure adequate workforce performance. -Personnel management functions include, but are not limited to, employee onboarding, periodic performance evaluations, employee training and development, scheduling of staff leave and overtime, staff travel management, and correction of non-satisfactory employee behaviors or activities. -Upholds professional conduct and collaboration among section/unit staff. -Assumes full direction of laboratory section in absence of supervisor. Preparation for Analysis of Samples: -Receives and logs samples submitted for laboratory analysis. Prepares reagents, media, and/or control samples for analytical procedures, and performs appropriate preparation techniques and documentation in compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and other laboratory standards, methods and protocols. -Coordinates sample receipt and preparation procedures among section or unit staff. Analysis of Samples/Method Development: -Performs routine and advanced analysis of water and soil environmental samples for the presence of inorganic analytes. Incorporates all required quality control measures to assess method and/or instrument accuracy and precision. Follows all standard operating and safety procedures diligently and correctly. -Directs the training of routine and analytical methods and laboratory procedures performed by staff in the section or unit to enhance testing capacity. -Provides guidance/informal mentoring to less experienced analysts and interns. -Provides research and direction to complete assigned method development and/or validation of current or new laboratory procedures. Data Interpretation and Reporting: -Reviews analytical data, operational quality controls, and required documented work for accuracy and completeness. Enters, reviews, and approves data using electronic databases or other required avenues to report analytical results and comments. -Interprets complex data results and composes competent protocols and technical reports for analytical or operational needs independently. -Delivers summaries, reviews, and/or reports of work results in oral and written formats as requested by supervisors. -Reviews peer/subordinate data, work results, and technical reports for accuracy and compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and other laboratory standards, methods and protocols. Quality Assurance Activities: -Performs all quality assurance activities and documents all work effectively in compliance with accreditation standards and/or other laboratory protocols. -Maintains proficiency in primary laboratory and cross training assignments. -Reviews and implements updates to standard operating procedures and protocols as required. -Performs and reviews audits of laboratory activities and compiles materials to investigate non-conforming events for corrective action. Directs root cause analysis and ensures implementation of corrective actions by subordinates. -Reviews documentation of section/unit quality assurance activities for correctness and completeness prior to review for approval by supervisor or quality assurance staff. Bureau Operational Maintenance: -Follows all standard operating and safety procedures and protocols diligently and correctly. -Oversees and provides guidance on routine and advanced maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of laboratory equipment, and maintains order/cleanliness of laboratory spaces. -Properly disposes of samples and waste materials in compliance with required procedures. -Provides guidance to subordinates on resolution of routine non-conforming events or activities. -Investigates and participates in training/leadership development opportunities beyond required training. -Lifts/carries up to 30 pounds from floor to benchtop. -Assigns work/tasks to subordinates and monitors backlogs of laboratory activities to ensure assigned deadlines are met. -Reviews and approves purchase requests for supplies to maintain inventories of required laboratory materials. -Proposes and implements solutions to improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness, workforce development, and customer service. -Effectively learns and applies basic computer software, including Microsoft Office products, and laboratory specific applications/software to assess and support workload and operations. -Implements Bureau/agency initiatives and operations with flexibility and professionalism. Contributes to initiatives with external partnerships and professional organizations that support operational needs and advocacy for environmental and public health. Departmental Duties: 1.Promotes and exemplifies the Department’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all aspects of work performance and professional conduct. 2.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. 3.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. 4.Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, guidance, and training requirements related to assigned duties and DEP electronic data systems. 5.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. 6.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 job description in no way states nor implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and perform any other tasks requested by the 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. Employee is responsible for directing routine section/unit analytical and other operational activities (workload coverage, work results review, compliance with laboratory standards, resource management, etc.) and performing basic personnel supervisory duties independently. Employee must inform their supervisor of any personnel and operational issues that will significantly impact section/unit activities. Other items to be submitted for review by direct supervisor before implementation include SOP updates, employee selection and performance evaluations, capital equipment procurement, special projects, and approval of method process improvements. |
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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. Real ID or Equivalent 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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