<p>THE POSITION</p> <p>We are looking for a committed and detail-oriented Program Analyst to become a part of our vibrant team at the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields. If you are passionate about sustainability and possess a strong analytical skill set that aligns with our mission to enhance environmental stewardship and elevate community well-being, this role could be an excellent match for you. In this position, you will be instrumental in analyzing and assessing data from various sources, offering expertise in toxicology, epidemiology, and risk assessment based on your findings. Your proficiency in data analysis and program evaluation will be essential. If you are proactive, resourceful, and eager to contribute positively to the environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.</p> <p>DESCRIPTION OF WORK</p> <p>In this position, you will offer insights on existing or potential environmental and public health issues related to toxic substances. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders in workgroups, identifying and assessing public health and environmental risks associated with these substances. Additionally, you will review data collection, reporting, and investigative methods, suggesting improvements to enhance procedures. Training sessions on fundamental concepts of toxicology, epidemiology, and risk assessment will also be part of your responsibilities.</p> <p>Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.</p> <p>Work Schedule and Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Full-time employment </li><li>Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. </li><li>Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. </li><li>Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. </li><li>You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>One year as a Program Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or </li><li>Two years of analytical experience, one of which includes professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, and a bachelor's degree; or </li><li>An equivalent combination of experience and training </li></ul> <p>Other Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver's license. </li><li>You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. </li><li>You must be able to perform essential job functions. </li></ul> <p>How to Apply:</p> <ul> <li>Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). </li><li>If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. </li><li>Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. </li><li>Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. </li></ul> <p>Veterans:</p> <ul> <li>Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. </li></ul> <p>Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):</p> <ul> <li>711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). </li></ul> <p>If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EXAMINATION INFORMATION</p> <ul> <li> <p>Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).</p> </li><li> <p>Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.</p> </li><li> <p>Your score is valid for this specific posting only.</p> </li><li> <p>You must provide complete and accurate information or:</p> </li><li> <p>your score may be lower than deserved.</p> </li><li> <p>you may be disqualified.</p> </li><li> <p>You may only apply/test once for this posting.</p> </li><li> <p>Your results will be provided via email.</p> </li></ul> <p>Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!</p> <p>See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.</p> <p>Health & Wellness</p> <p>We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*</p> <p>Compensation & Financial Planning</p> <p>We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.</p> <p>Work/Life Balance</p> <p>We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*</p> <p>Values and Culture</p> <p>We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.</p> <p>Employee Perks</p> <p>Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.</p> <p>For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility rules apply. </li></ul> <p>01</p> <p>Selective Certification: Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <p>03</p> <p>Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Program Analyst 1 for one or more years full-time?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <p>05</p> <p>How many years of full-time analytical experience, one year of which included professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, do you possess?</p> <p>(Program evaluation is defined as interpreting and assessing the mission, goals, and objectives of a program area, the eligibility criteria for participants, and the required outcomes. Development of program recommendations is defined as utilizing the results of internal/external qualitative or quantitative research and analysis in order to provide suggestions on how to effectively proceed with the goals and objectives of a program.)</p> <ul> <li>2 years or more </li><li>1 but less than 2 years </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>None </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <p>07</p> <p>How much graduate coursework have you completed in Qualitative, Quantitative, and Evaluative Research Methodologies; Program Evaluation and Measurement; Marketing Research; Financial Planning; Project Management; or Policy Analysis? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.</p> <p>If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.</p> <p>For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.</p> <p>You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.</p> <ul> <li>30 credits or more </li><li>Less than 30 credits </li><li>None </li></ul> <p>08</p> <p>You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.</p> <p>All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.</p> <p>Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.</p> <p>If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.</p> <p>If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li></ul> <p>09</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE</p> <p>Provides technical assistance and consultative services to organizational program managers, staff, and senior level management regarding the development, implementation, and evaluation of agency programs, projects, business operations and business processes. Assesses and defines needs or problems and recommends possible solutions.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience providing technical assistance related to agency program methods and consultative services to organizational program managers, staff, and senior level management in order to identify needs and answer questions. I was also responsible for recommending possible solutions to problems or concerns. </li><li>B. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative services to staff in order to identify needs and answer questions. I was also responsible for recommending possible solutions to problems or concerns. </li><li>C. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative services to staff in order to identify needs and answer questions. </li><li>D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public relations, counseling, public speaking, psychology, or sociology. </li><li>E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>10</p> <p>In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>The actual duties you performed related to the technical assistance you provided - specify if it was related to program methods. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>11</p> <p>If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title(s) </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>12</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - RESEARCH</p> <p>Conducts research by gathering and organizing pertinent program related data and information such as policies, procedures, processes, staffing, operations, program measures and reports to be used in program and policy analysis.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources. </li><li>B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or data collection. </li><li>D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>13</p> <p>In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>The actual duties you performed related to conducting research. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>14</p> <p>If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title(s) </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>15</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION</p> <p>Writes statements of work, and evaluation documents. Develops reports, and interim summary reports of work in progress. Authors narrative and analytical reports that convey findings and recommends detailed plans involving changes or improvements.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience writing technical or narrative documents which include recommendations for changes or improvements. </li><li>B. I have experience writing technical or narrative documents to provide information, but they did NOT include recommendations for changes or improvements. </li><li>C. I have experience drafting technical or narrative documents, but someone else reviewed and finalized the documents. </li><li>D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, or communications. </li><li>E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>16</p> <p>In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>The actual duties you performed related to written communication. </li><li>The types of documents you prepared. </li><li>Your level of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>17</p> <p>If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title(s) </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>18</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ANALYZING INFORMATION</p> <p>Reviews and analyzes records, reports, documents, or other technical information to determine their program and project goals for effectiveness, accuracy, and impact on business processes.</p> <p>Levels of Performance</p> <p>Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience reviewing and analyzing information related to program and project goals. I was responsible for verifying accuracy, effectiveness, and preparing findings with determinations regarding impact. </li><li>B. I have experience reviewing and analyzing information related to matters in areas OTHER THAN program and project goals. I was responsible for verifying accuracy, effectiveness, and preparing findings with determinations regarding impact. </li><li>C. I have experience reviewing and analyzing information on ANY issue. I verified accuracy, effectiveness, and communicated my findings to someone else to make determinations regarding impact. </li><li>D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to analytics or logistics. </li><li>E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>19</p> <p>In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>Your experience analyzing data - specify if it was related to program and project goals. </li><li>Your experience verifying the accuracy and effectiveness of data. </li><li>Your experience making determinations, including what kind(s). </li></ul> <p>20</p> <p>If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ul> <li>College/University </li><li>Course Title(s) </li><li>Credits/Clock Hours </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania</p> <p>Address 613 North Street</p> <p>Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120</p> <p>Website http://www.employment.pa.gov</p>