Environmental Toxicologist, DEP

Join the Department of Environmental Protection as an Environmental Toxicologist and help protect the health of Pennsylvania communities. This role gives you the chance to study environmental hazards and turn complex science into clear guidance. Your work will support public safety and help shape strong environmental policies. Make a positive impact every day in this important public service career.

This position plays a key role in understanding environmental hazards and communicating their impacts on public health. The work supports strong decision making that protects people, communities, and natural resources. As an Environmental Toxicologist, you will perform the following duties:

• Exposure Analysis: Evaluate environmental and human health risks using scientific studies and toxicity data
• Health Guidance: Develop advisories and educational materials that explain toxicology and exposure concerns
• Emergency Support: Assist with planning and response activities during toxic environmental incidents
• Scientific Review: Analyze research findings and determine their reliability and relevance to public health
• Agency Collaboration: Work with state and federal partners to identify hazards and support environmental programs
• Public Communication: Provide clear explanations of toxicological issues to officials, communities, and stakeholders

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime required to support Emergency Response during hazardous materials incidents and may need to work after hours and on weekends.
• Travel required to attend meetings and conferences around the Commonwealth and EPA Region 3.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. 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.
• 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 post-doctoral experience in the field of toxicology or pharmacology, which includes two years of experience in conducting risk assessments or setting toxicity thresholds; and a doctoral degree in toxicology or a closely related field.

• This position requires board certification in general toxicology by the American Board of Toxicology or an equivalent certifying body within 12-24 months of employment.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• 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.

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