You must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. You must be a Pennsylvania resident , of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job. Employes may be required to work on rough terrain, carry safety equipment, climb ladders, and work under adverse weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain and snow. They must also be willing to work overtime in special or emergency situations. Applicants who have not had at least two years of experience working as an Air Quality Specialist in Pennsylvania state employment must have a combination of at least seven years of acceptable experience and training to qualify.
Acceptable experience includes responsible work in the control and abatement of air pollution.
It may involve conducting surveys of air quality, investigating complaints regarding air pollution, inspecting contaminant sources including various types of industrial facilities, and enforcement activities. Acceptable training includes college majors in physical or biological sciences or closely-related environmental fields. At the present time there are 10 filled positions, located in Allegheny, Berks, Crawford, Dauphin, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montgomery and Northampton, York Counties. Opportunities for appointment or promotion depend on normal turnover due to retirements, promotions, resignations and so forth, as well as on budget considerations. The 2 hour written test will cover the following subject areas.