Air Quality District Supervisor

Salary: $66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually
Location : Montgomery County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2025-23368-75430
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP SERO Air Qlty
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 75430
Position Number: 00204604
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: B5
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 35/4170
Bureau / Division: EP SERO Air Quality
Worksite Address: 2 East Main Street
City: Norristown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19401
Contact Name: Susan Kreiser-Array
Contact Email: skreiserar@pa.gov

THE POSITION

The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for a qualified candidate to take on the role of Air Quality District Supervisor. This position entails overseeing and guiding the work of Air Quality Specialists in the Southeast Region, ensuring that the Bureau of Air Quality's programs are effectively executed in this area. If you are interested in making a difference in air quality management, we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including managing leave requests and usage, overseeing flex time and compressed work schedules, and ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures. Your duties will also encompass preparing job standards, evaluating employee performance, addressing disciplinary actions, handling grievances at the Step I level, and conducting candidate interviews, among other responsibilities. Additionally, you will hold meetings with staff to communicate policies and procedures effectively. You will also be tasked with tracking emission inventories, conducting audits of these inventories, and ensuring compliance through inspections and investigations. For a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities associated with this position, please refer to the attached position description.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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 Norristown.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as an Air Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration; or
• One year of experience as an Air Monitoring Program Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional work in the control and abatement of air pollution and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or an environmental field closely related to Air Quality Management; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• 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).
• 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.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Air Quality Specialist for two or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Air Monitoring Program Supervisor for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in the control and abatement of air pollution?

• 3 years or more
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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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.
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How much graduate coursework have you completed in Air Quality Control, Air Pollution Management, Environmental Pollution Control, Air Quality Engineering, and Environmental Engineering?

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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education 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. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• 30 credits or more
• Less than 30 credits
• None

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INSTRUCTIONS: 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.
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.

Read each work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
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• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Writes monthly and quarterly reports, emails (to internal and external recipients) responding to inquiries or complaints, and administrative and standard operating procedures relative to the air quality program activities.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience writing technical documents or correspondence related to air quality program activities. I was responsible for the content of the complete document.
• B. I have experience drafting technical documents or correspondence related to air quality program activities. Someone else was responsible for the content of the complete document.
• C. I have experience writing documents NOT RELATED to air quality program activities.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing business writing, or English composition.
• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

The type(s) of the technical documents and correspondence you have drafted and/or written

The topic(s) of the technical documents and correspondence you have drafted and/or written

Your specific duties and level of responsibility

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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.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical assistance and interprets regulations to federal and state agencies, industry professionals, government or trade associations, environmental groups, staff, and the public related to air quality program activities.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience providing technical assistance to staff AND external parties regarding the requirements of an air quality control program.
• B. I have experience providing technical assistance to staff OR external parties regarding the requirements of an air quality control program.
• C. I have experience providing technical assistance NOT RELATED to the requirements of an air quality control program.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communications.
• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

Your experience providing technical assistance and to whom

The topic(s) of the information provided

Your specific duties and level of responsibility

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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.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - INVESTIGATIONS
Conducts investigations into complaints related to air quality to determine the source or cause, timeline, environmental impact, remediation actions, and applicable penalty. Provides investigation summary to management and recommends solutions to issues.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience conducting investigations into complaints related to air quality. I provided a summary of the investigation and recommended solutions.
• B. I have experience conducting investigations into complaints related to air quality. I provided a summary of the investigation. Someone else recommended solutions.
• C. I have experience conducting investigations NOT RELATED to air quality.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to investigations or air quality.
• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

Your experience conducting investigations

The type(s) of investigations you have conducted

Your specific duties and level of responsibility

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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.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - INSPECTIONS
Supervises onsite inspections of facilities and asbestos/demolition sites to ensure compliance with plans, regulations, policies, and guidelines. Evaluates equipment, operations, and inspector performance to identify areas of concern and recommend corrective actions.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience SUPERVISING on-site inspections of facilities or asbestos/demolition sites to ensure compliance with plans, policies, and guidelines.
• B. I have experience CONDUCTING on-site inspections of facilities or asbestos/demolition sites to ensure compliance with plans, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• C. I have experience CONDUCTING on-site inspections of facilities or sites NOT RELATED to air quality or asbestos/demolition.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

Your experience conducting on-site inspections of facilities or sites

The type(s) of facilities or sites you conducted inspections

Your specific duties and level of responsibility

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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
Reviews and analyzes reports, permits, and proposed regulatory and policy changes prepared by engineers, inspectors, or other environmental professionals to determine completeness, technical accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with state and federal requirements. Determines required adjustments or corrections to documents.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience reviewing and analyzing documents completed by engineers, inspectors, or other environmental professionals. I determined if adjustments or corrections were required.
• B. I have experience reviewing and analyzing documents completed by engineers, inspectors, or other environmental professionals. Someone else determined if adjustments or corrections were required.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or qualitative research.
• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

Details regarding your experience reviewing and analyzing documents/data

Your experience determining if adjustments and/or corrections were required

Your specific duties and level of responsibility

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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.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question