Sanitarian Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Berks County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sanitarian Trainee supports the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Safe Drinking Water Program through inspections, investigations, compliance activities, and technical assistance for public water systems. The role helps ensure water suppliers meet regulations and promotes safe drinking water and public health throughout the Commonwealth.

The trainee learns to conduct inventories, inspections, and evaluations of public water supply systems; review monitoring results, identify violations, and support corrective actions; provide guidance to operators, officials, engineers, and the public; review plans and specifications for water supply facilities and improvements; deliver public education and training; and assist with source water assessment and protection activities and related field investigations.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Full-time telework may be available, subject to a securely configured high-speed internet connection, an approved work location inside Pennsylvania, and change at the employer’s discretion. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Reading. 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 education requirement if they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Possess an active motor vehicle license.
• Possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport; proof is required at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventories, inspections, and evaluations of public water supply systems.
• Review monitoring results, identify violations, and support corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to operators, officials, engineers, and members of the public.
• Evaluate plans and specifications for water supply facilities and improvements.
• Deliver presentations, training sessions, and information related to drinking water programs.
• Assist with source water assessment and protection activities and related field investigations.

What This Job Offers

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