Environmental Toxicologist, DEP

Salary: $114,974.00 - $174,729.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-48373
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP Dep Sec Ad
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: 5/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 34550
Position Number: 50692774
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: B3
Pay Group: ST12
Bureau / Division Code: 00351000
Bureau / Division: Deputy Secretary for Administration
Worksite Address: 400 Market Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17105
Contact Name: Nichole Ruiz
Contact Email: [click to reveal email address]RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov

THE POSITION
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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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

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.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Special Requirement:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.

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 [click to reveal website link]www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Do you possess three or more years of full-time post-doctoral experience in the field of toxicology or pharmacology?

• 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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Do you possess two or more years of full-time post-doctoral experience in the field of toxicology or pharmacology conducting risk assessments or setting toxicity thresholds?

• 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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Do you possess a doctoral degree in toxicology or a closely related field?

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

If you answer "Yes" to 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.

• Yes
• No

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