Salary: $114,974.00 - $170,935.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-48211-34590
Department: Department of Health
Division: HL Div of Env Hlth Epdmlgy
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Closing Date: 5/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 34590
Position Number: 50593676
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: B3
Pay Group: ST12
Bureau / Division Code: 00077521
Bureau / Division: Division of Environment Health Epidemiology
Worksite Address: 625 Forster Street
Worksite Address: Room 933
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Connie Hocker
Contact Email: [click to reveal email address]chocker@pa.gov

THE POSITION
Join the Department of Health as a Public Health Toxicologist and be a trusted voice on environmental health risks! In this role, you will translate science into practical solutions that inform policies, support healthcare partners, and guide the public. Shape preparedness for toxic incidents and strengthen prevention through data-driven strategies. Apply today and bring your expertise to a mission-driven team that values rigor, collaboration, and real-world results!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role provides expert consultation on complex toxicological and environmental health issues that affect Pennsylvanians. Working within the Bureau of Epidemiology's Division of Environmental Health, you will guide evidence-based decisions during routine operations and emergencies. As a Public Health Toxicologist, you will perform the following duties:

Toxicology Evaluation: Analyze chemical exposure data and interpret toxicological information to ensure accurate and timely guidance for the public and other stakeholders
Data Guidance: Support division staff in collecting and analyzing environmental exposure and health outcome data and disseminate findings to protect public health
Policy Development: Develop policies and procedures for toxic environmental emergencies and assist with follow-up epidemiological investigations to mitigate adverse health effects
Technical Consultation: Serve as a subject-matter consultant to a variety of programs, as well as educate a variety of audiences on environmental health issues
Healthcare Collaboration: Advise healthcare practitioners on medical precautions and clinical recommendations during toxic incidents and on the effects of chemical and industrial hazards
Interagency Liaison: Coordinate with state and federal agencies to identify toxicological hazards and implement emergency plans and procedures to protect public health

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. 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 consultative experience in toxicology; and a doctoral degree in toxicology or a closely related field

Special Requirements:

This position requires board certification in general toxicology by the American Board of Toxicology or an equivalent international certifying body within eighteen months of hire.

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 Guidelines.
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] 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Do you possess a conferred 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.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.

Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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

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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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if you answered Yes to question 3, do you possess two or more years of full-time post-doctoral consultative experience in toxicology?

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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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