Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Multi-County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a knowledgeable and committed Environmental Compliance Protection Specialist to join their team. This position supports the Safe Drinking Water Program by ensuring public water systems adhere to environmental and health protection requirements, contributing to safe practices and reliable oversight across the region.

Requirements

• One year of professional experience as a Sanitarian, Air Quality Specialist, Solid Waste Specialist, or Water Quality Specialist; or Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Federally compliant identification such as a U.S. Passport, REAL ID, or Military ID at the time of conditional job offer.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable about environmental regulations.
• Committed to safeguarding the health and safety of Pennsylvania's residents and environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to public water systems on Safe Drinking Water rules and policies.
• Conduct Filter Plant Performance Evaluations to assess treatment effectiveness.
• Review compliance data and prepare formal enforcement actions when needed.
• Process water allocation permit requests and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Manage sampling reagents, calibration standards, and emergency response kit supplies.
• Deliver training and technical support to staff, regulated entities, and the public.

Benefits

• Telework opportunity up to three days per week after training period (requires securely configured high-speed internet and approved location inside Pennsylvania).
• Equal employment opportunity employer.
• Commitment to a diverse workforce.
• Values inclusion.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed