Air Quality Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Northampton County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Trainee position with the Department of Environmental Protection is an exciting way to begin your career in environmental work. You will build valuable skills while helping keep Pennsylvania's air clean and healthy while training to become an Air Quality Specialist. Each day brings new challenges that allow you to grow your knowledge through hands-on inspections and fieldwork. This role is perfect for someone who wants to support a safer and cleaner environment! In this 12-month training position, you will support the region by learning to conduct inspections, monitor compliance, and respond to air quality concerns. The position helps ensure that air pollution issues are addressed quickly and effectively.

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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of air pollution sources and review records to assess compliance with permits and regulations
• Investigate complaints, document violations, and assist in preparing enforcement actions
• Input inspection results, emissions information, and related records into database systems
• Collect air, fuel, and material samples to support testing and compliance evaluations
• Investigate public air pollution complaints and recommend steps to resolve identified issues
• Assist with asbestos program inspections, reporting, and certification tasks

What This Job Offers

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