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Are you a detail‑oriented professional with strong analytical skills who is committed to environmental protection and public health through laboratory excellence? If so, consider joining the Department of Environmental Protection as a Chemist 2 in the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water Lab Accreditation Division. This position gives you the opportunity to ensure the quality and integrity of environmental laboratory testing that protects public health and safe drinking water. Apply now to build a career that makes a measurable difference. Description of Work As a Chemist 2, you will support the accreditation of environmental laboratories by conducting technical evaluations, ensuring compliance with state and national standards, and contributing to the oversight of laboratory operations across multiple testing areas. You will be responsible for conducting assessments of environmental laboratories, reviewing personnel qualifications, equipment, methodologies, and quality assurance practices. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including regulatory and enforcement agencies, during investigations or legal proceedings. Work also involves developing and maintaining standard operating procedures, evaluation tools, and accreditation documentation; evaluating laboratory performance, including proficiency testing results, and preparing detailed assessment reports and follow‑up correspondence; as well as determining laboratory compliance with accreditation standards and recommending actions. Additional responsibilities include: Providing technical guidance and support to laboratories regarding regulatory requirements and best practices Participating in program audits, meetings, and continuous improvement efforts Maintaining expertise in analytical areas such as microbiology, organics, metals, radiochemistry, and inorganic chemistry Attending training and maintaining required certifications, including NELAP and USEPA Drinking Water Laboratory Assessor credentials Work Schedule and Additional Information Full‑time employment Travel is required to attend trainings, testify at hearings, and perform on‑site assessments Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break Telework: up to 3 days per week, provided you have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and can work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania; otherwise you will report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg Salary: selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at a starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes) Qualifications One year as a Chemist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) One year of professional chemical analytical experience, and a bachelor’s degree that includes 30 credits in chemistry or biochemistry A graduate degree in chemistry Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree Conditions of Employment This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license Other Requirements You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position; proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment You must meet the PA residency requirement You must be able to perform essential job functions Equal Employment Opportunity The Commonwealth is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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