Environmental Trainee (Air Quality)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Trainee (Air Quality) with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection supports the review and improvement of air-emissions testing data from landfill and landfill-gas sources. The work helps ensure accurate data for compliance, planning, and environmental decision-making. The trainee learns from experienced professionals and contributes to environmental objectives across the Commonwealth.

The position reviews test protocols and reports for compliance with state and federal requirements, checks emissions calculations, develops spreadsheets for technical analysis, evaluates how sampling or analytical-method changes may affect test accuracy, and gathers information from regulated facilities, contractors, and staff. It also uses environmental information systems and Microsoft Office to manage data and complete assignments, and may involve observing and documenting sampling in industrial settings, including at significant heights and in harsh weather.

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch. Travel may be required. Part-time telework, up to three days per week, may be available subject to requirements and change; otherwise, the employee may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The starting annual salary for candidates new to Commonwealth employment is $46,827.

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.
• Applicants may meet the educational requirement when within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Possess an active motor vehicle license.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Provide relevant, detailed experience or education in the application; applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts, with unofficial transcripts accepted.

Responsibilities

• Review air-emissions test protocols and reports to verify compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Use scientific mathematics to confirm emissions results and develop spreadsheets for technical analysis.
• Evaluate how changes to sampling or analytical methods may affect the accuracy of test results.
• Communicate with regulated facilities, contractors, and staff to obtain information needed for complete reviews.
• Use PSIMS, eFACTS, and Microsoft Office to manage data and complete assignments.
• Observe and document sampling activities in industrial settings, sometimes at significant heights and in harsh weather.
• Travel as required.

What This Job Offers

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