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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50697186 |
Description Activated On: 7/16/2025 8:30:09 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. Work involves the performing of inspections, surveys, and investigations pertaining to the regulation of persons, establishments, and municipalities discharging to the waters of the Commonwealth. These will be primarily agricultural cases covered by Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation/Concentrated Animal Operation (CAFO/CAO) permits, non- CAFO, complaints and assigned by the supervisor in a geographical area, primarily focused in NRCS targeted watersheds and/or those watersheds with the highest incidence of agricultural operations out of compliance, or in areas that have been identified as a source of excessive nutrient/sediment loads. Target areas or for target practices identified by COAST and SPARROW, will also be a focus for these compliance and inspection activities. This is structured trainee work, an employee in this job receives formal and on-the-job training to develop understanding and competence . Work involves assisting higher-level specialists. Duties are performed with increasing independence as experience is gained. Work is performed under close supervision and is reviewed in progress and upon completion for technical accuracy, work quality, and adherence to established policies and procedures. If this position is filled as a trainee, the individual will serve a 12-month training period. During this training period, there will be greater oversight of the employee's duties, formal training, and on the job training to perform the duties and implement the objectives of the Waterway and Wetlands Program. This position also supports complaints, compliance, and investigations under Chapter 102, Chapter 105, Chapter 91.36 relating to manure management, local stormwater complaints, and supports increased field presence for additional inspections of non-CAFO agricultural operations. Promote the Department's Mission. |
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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. Conduct reviews and inspections necessary to ensure compliance with Department issued CAFO permits within priority watersheds. Must be familiar with permitting criteria and all associated state and federal regulations. A. Review correspondence, operation reports, and permit files for: 1. Permit standards and special conditions. 2. Flow diagrams, blueprints, and type of treatment units and their capabilities. 3. Case history of past performance. 4. Nutrient Management Plans. B. Conduct routine inspections, compliance evaluation inspections, and joint program and multi-media inspections of assigned agricultural establishments. This includes the handling, treatment, and discharge of manure and wastewater to ensure compliance with NPDES and Part II permit conditions. C. Inspect farms, farm fields, milking operations, and other Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, and other farming operations for waste generated and environmental impact. 1. Inspect manure lagoons. 2. Review the operation’s manure management. D. 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. Work is assigned in a specific geographic area, designed to create equal case loads. Instructions are given to help define the objectives of specific projects and to help define priorities. Inspection reports and complaint investigations are reviewed. Joint inspections with supervisor are conducted to evaluate performance with respect to accuracy, timeliness, completeness, safety, and action taken. Field quality assurance is audited by the supervisor. |
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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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