Chemist 3

Salary $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61410-15140 Department Department of Environmental Protection Division EP BL Inorganic Srvs Div Opening Date 10/26/2026 Closing Date 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 15140 Position Number 50663035 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit B5 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00351510 Bureau / Division Bureau of Laboratories, Inorganic Services Division Worksite Address 2575 Interstate Drive City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17110 Contact Name Alison Zener Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Bring your scientific leadership to a higher level as a Chemist 3 with the Department of Environmental Protection. This position gives you the opportunity to supervise advanced laboratory testing and support critical environmental programs. You will help strengthen data quality, guide method development, and support analysts in their work. Step into a role where your skills support a cleaner and healthier Pennsylvania. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position oversees advanced laboratory testing for inorganic contaminants and provides leadership to staff who support environmental and public health goals. As a Chemist 3, you will perform the following duties: 1. Staff Leadership: Guide laboratory personnel, manage workloads, and support training and development efforts 2. Sample Preparation: Coordinate receipt, logging, and preparation of samples following laboratory standards 3. Advanced Analysis: Conduct complex testing of water and soil samples and ensure proper quality control procedures 4. Data Review: Interpret analytical results, verify accuracy, and prepare technical reports and summaries 5. Quality Assurance: Support audits, maintain documentation, and implement corrective actions to meet accreditation requirements 6. Laboratory Maintenance: Oversee equipment upkeep, manage supply needs, and help resolve routine non-conforming events Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. This position requires travel 4. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after successful completion of probationary period. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 5. **Salary:**Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086 (before taxes). 6. 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: 1. One year as a Chemist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 2. Two years of professional chemical analytical experience, and a bachelor's degree that includes 30 credits in chemistry or biochemistry; or 3. One year of professional chemical analytical experience, and a graduate degree in chemistry. Conditions of Employment: 1. This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. Other Requirements: 1. You must posses 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. 2. You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 3. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. 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 ... For full info follow application link. 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.