Safe Drinking Water Inspector (Environmental Trainee)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Luzerne County, PA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in learning how to contribute to the safety of the water people rely on every day? If so, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is excited to welcome a diligent Environmental Trainee to take on the role of Safe Drinking Water Inspector within the Safe Drinking Water (SDW) Program. Here, you will collaborate with water system operators, local officials, and community members as you learn how to help to solve water quality issues and respond to urgent concerns in the field. If you would enjoy a career path which offers the opportunity to protect public health while growing in the environmental field, we invite you to apply today! Within this role, you will participate in a 12-month training period in which you will receive formal training and on the job training to learn how to perform the duties of a Sanitarian and implement the objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Program. You will acquire the skills necessary to support the SDW Program by evaluating public water systems, reviewing water quality information, and assisting communities with water-related concerns.

Requirements

• Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field
• 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.
• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate public water systems to check operations, maintenance, and equipment condition
• Collect and review water samples to determine whether drinking water meets safety standards
• Provide information and guidance to operators, officials, and the public about water issues
• Examine water system plans and documents to assess safety and regulatory compliance
• Update systems to ensure accurate tracking of inspections, monitoring, and compliance findings
• Support enforcement steps to help water systems meet state and federal requirements

What This Job Offers

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