Air Quality Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lycoming County, PA

18h • Remote

About The Position

The Air Quality Specialist Trainee is a training position with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), designed to build the skills needed to support air quality inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities. The trainee receives structured training and field exposure while helping protect public health and improve environmental conditions across the region. Work includes observing inspection techniques, reviewing reports, learning relevant regulations, and completing supervised field tasks.

The position is full time, with a schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. Travel is required. Full-time telework may be available from an approved location in Pennsylvania with a securely configured high-speed internet connection. The telework option may change; employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Williamsport.

The starting annual salary for candidates new to Commonwealth employment is $46,827.00 before taxes.

Requirements

• Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in one of these fields or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possess an active motor vehicle license.
• Possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Observe field inspections, learn evaluation methods, and assist in reviewing facility operations.
• Draft inspection memos, document findings, and help maintain schedules for required activities.
• Collect materials for laboratory analysis to support compliance reviews and pollution investigations.
• Participate in investigating citizen complaints and identifying potential air quality issues.
• Study state and federal air quality laws, guidelines, and program requirements.
• Support specialists with data entry, monitoring tasks, and preparation for enforcement actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level