Air Quality Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee)
About The Position
The Environmental Trainee position with the Department of Environmental Protection is a great way to begin a meaningful career. You will learn how to support air quality work that protects the health and safety of communities. This role gives you hands-on experience through fieldwork, training, and guided practice. Join a team that works every day to safeguard the environment for citizens across Pennsylvania. This position provides a 12-month training experience to learn the duties of an Air Quality Specialist. You will perform inspections, data collection, and helping to resolve air pollution concerns in the region.
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 environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
- Meet the PA residency requirement.
Responsibilities
- Assist with onsite reviews of commercial and industrial facilities to assess compliance
- Help identify and resolve potential air pollution issues following state rules
- Gather and enter emissions information for assigned facilities in the AIMS system
- Participate in formal training and on the job learning to build required skills
- Support the Air Quality Program by helping implement program objectives
- Assist efforts that protect community health and the environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
