Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Multi-County, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist position with the Department of Environmental Protection offers the chance to protect public health while supporting safe drinking water across the region. This role blends technical work, communication, and problem solving to help water systems stay in compliance. Each day brings meaningful activities that support stronger environmental practices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values accuracy and wants to make a positive impact. This position supports the Safe Drinking Water Program by reviewing compliance activities, preparing enforcement materials, guiding field personnel, and helping the regulated community understand drinking water rules. Your work helps protect public health by ensuring that public water systems meet environmental requirements.

Requirements

• One year of professional experience as a Sanitarian, Air Quality Specialist, Solid Waste Specialist, or Water Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare educational materials, including newsletter articles, to help the regulated community understand safe drinking water rules and policies
• Provide technical guidance and training to field personnel, water system operators and the public regarding compliance requirements
• Review violations and prepare enforcement documents such as notices, orders and penalty assessments to address issues and corrective actions
• Compile records, research case history and coordinate with legal staff to support prosecution and resolution of enforcement cases
• Track violations, penalties and schedules in program databases and generate reports that support compliance oversight
• Review compliance efforts in assigned areas and draft recommendations for improving enforcement processes and outcomes

What This Job Offers

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