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TEST ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 2009-016 ISSUED APRIL 08, 2009 |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Civil Service Commission
Examinations
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CHEMISTS
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Job Titles |
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Chemist 1 |
15120 |
S6 |
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Chemist 2 |
15130 |
S7 |
When completing your application, please make sure you apply for all job titles for which you want to be tested. You will NOT be permitted to add job titles after you test.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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 and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.
NATURE OF WORK
You will conduct, evaluate and report the results of analytical laboratory tests that qualitatively and quantitatively identify chemical materials and substances. Work involves performing standardized tests to evaluate materials for the detection of substances for a variety of purposes. Testing procedures usually include the application of instrument analysis techniques to determine chemical composition. Some positions will perform work in a mobile laboratory or perform on-site evaluations and provide compliance assistance.
Chemist 2 level work is differentiated from the lower level by the independent responsibility for conducting research to develop and modify testing methods and procedures; and performing advanced chemical analysis through the use of advanced testing procedures and equipment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Please make sure you meet all requirements. If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.
You must be a Pennsylvania resident, of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Conditions of Employment
Certain positions will require possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Minimum Requirements
Chemist 1 - A bachelor’s degree in chemistry; OR a bachelor’s degree that includes 30 credits in chemistry or biochemistry.
Chemist 2 - One year as a Chemist 1; OR one year of professional chemical analytical experience, and a bachelor’s degree that includes 30 credits in chemistry or biochemistry; OR a graduate degree in chemistry.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Lists created by these tests will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur due to retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.
For the most recent information on job opportunities contact:
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PA Department of Agriculture |
PA Department of Health |
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Office of Human Resources |
Bureau of Human Resources |
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2301 North Cameron Street |
126 Health & Welfare Building |
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Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408 |
Harrisburg, PA 17108 |
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Telephone: (717) 787-1065 |
Telephone: (717) 787-6002 |
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Internet: www.agriculture.state.pa.us |
Internet: www.health.state.pa.us |
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PA Department of Environmental Protection |
PA Department of Transportation |
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Bureau of Human Resources, 2nd Floor |
Bureau of Human Resources |
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Rachel Carson State Office Building |
P.O. Box 3789, Keystone Building |
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400 Market Street, P.O. Box 2357 |
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3789 |
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Harrisburg, PA 17105-2357 |
Telephone: (717) 787-5710 |
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Telephone: (717) 783-2021 |
Internet: www.dot.state.pa.us |
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Internet: www.depweb.state.pa.us/employment |
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TESTING
The test will be administered on a computer. Information about computerized testing is available online at www.scsc.state.pa.us OR in paper form at any State Civil Service Commission office. You will have a maximum of 3 ½ hours to complete the test.
The test will cover the following subject areas:
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Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
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Chemist 1 |
Chemist 2 |
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General Theory |
10 |
10 |
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Chemical Substances and Processes |
40 |
40 |
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Chemical Equations |
30 |
30 |
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Laboratory Instruments and Chemical Analysis |
30 |
30 |
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Written Communication |
15 |
15 |
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Intermediate Laboratory Instruments and Chemical Analysis |
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35 |
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Total |
125 |
160 |
The test will be administered in the Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh State Civil Service Commission offices, Monday through Friday.
The test will also be held approximately 10 days a month at additional test centers located in Allentown, Erie, Johnstown, Lock Haven, and Scranton. For further details on test dates, contact the Commission’s Information Services Unit; Telephone (Voice) (717) 787-7811, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 783-8896.
If you take the test and want to take it again, you may be retested after 6 months from the date of your test. You must submit a new application to be retested.
If your name is on an eligible list for these job titles and you take this test, your most recent examination result will be the only one counted.
TEST RESULTS
Employment and promotion lists will be established. You will be notified in writing of your test results.
This test is different from previous tests for these job titles. If you have taken the test before, you may get a different score on this test.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at www.scsc.state.pa.us or submit your completed paper application to:
State Civil Service Commission
ATTN: Applications
P.O. Box 569
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0569
Applications and further information can be obtained from:
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State Civil Service Commission: |
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Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. |
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Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text |
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Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685 |
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Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone |
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(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (215) 560-4367 |
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Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; |
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Telephone (Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of- |
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Hearing callers only) (412) 565-2484 |
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Internet: www.scsc.state.pa.us |
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PA CareerLink offices |
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The Human Resources Offices listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section |
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of this announcement |
For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."