Management Technician

Are you a dedicated professional committed to safeguarding the health and safety of Pennsylvania's residents and the environment? If you seek a challenging position that will expand your knowledge and experience, consider applying for our Management Technician role. In this capacity, you will play a vital role in supporting the Environmental Group Manager within the Registration, Permitting, and Certification Section. Your responsibilities will include managing merchant and fee systems, overseeing grants and contracts, conducting public outreach and training, and addressing delinquent registration fee payments. Furthermore, you will document processes and provide training related to the Storage Tanks Program's digital platforms, assisting both internal and external stakeholders. This position offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career within the Commonwealth while making a meaningful contribution to environmental protection. Join our team today and help preserve Pennsylvania's natural beauty for future generations!

In this position, you will play a supportive role within the Storage Tank Advisory Committee (STAC) by preparing agendas, distributing communications, recording meeting minutes, and tracking votes. You will also review and assist in auditing applications to ensure they are complete, accurate, and compliant, ultimately granting final approval for reimbursements under various grant programs, including Heating Oil Reimbursements and the Underground Storage Tank Pollution Prevention Grant Program. Additionally, you will monitor grant commitments and expenditures to prevent exceeding current authorizations, advising Bureau Program Support staff of any potential deficits that could impact grant payments. Your responsibilities will also include tracking IRS reporting requirements, managing storage tank penalty payments, and coordinating backup coverage during scheduled absences. Furthermore, you will assist with workload analysis during the Department's digital platform transformation, providing recommendations for process improvements and workload distribution related to this initiative.

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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 Harrisburg.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of advanced clerical or para-professional work which included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training. An Associate's Degree may be substituted for two years of required experience.

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.

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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.

• 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.