Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO)
About The Position
At KCE, we believe our people are our greatest asset. For more than 50 years, we've built a culture of excellence through investing in our employees. We're proudly employee-owned, which means our key team members have the opportunity to become shareholders and directly shape the future of KCE while staying true to our values and mission. Shape the Communities You Live In Are you a dedicated Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) who wants to make a tangible impact on public health, the environment, and community development? Join our collaborative engineering team and serve municipal clients by administering Pennsylvania's on-lot sewage permitting program. This role blends fieldwork and office responsibilities, offering professional autonomy, strong collaboration with municipalities, property owners, and regulatory agencies, and real opportunities to influence safe, sustainable communities. What Makes KCE Special Work/Life Balance as a core value Competitive salary with paid overtime Flexible schedules and a casual dress code Comprehensive medical plans (HDHP with HSA or traditional options) Employer-paid life & disability insurance, voluntary life options Dental and vision coverage 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth) Paid vacation, sick days, and nine (9) holidays Paid parental leave Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Regular company events and team-building activities Employee ownership with growth and leadership opportunities What You Will Do Administer Pennsylvania's on-lot sewage permitting program on behalf of municipal clients. Conduct site evaluations, soil probes, and witness percolation tests to determine suitability. Review, approve, deny, or revoke sewage permit applications per Act 537 and PA DEP regulations. Inspect new sewage system installations and repairs for code compliance. Enforce state and local regulations, issue notices of violation when necessary. Maintain accurate field notes, inspection logs, permits, and official records. Educate and advise property owners, developers, installers, and municipal officials. Collaborate with municipal leadership, engineers, health departments, and regulatory agencies. Prepare reports, attend hearings or court proceedings as required. Stay current on regulatory updates, industry standards, and best practices through continuing education.
Requirements
- Certification as a Pennsylvania Sewage Enforcement Officer.
- Minimum of three years' experience as a certified SEO.
- Strong knowledge of the PA Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537) and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 71-73.
- Experience in soil testing, percolation tests, and site evaluations.
- Ability to review and evaluate sewage permit applications for regulatory and technical compliance.
- Excellent organizational skills with meticulous recordkeeping and reporting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience in construction, plumbing, soils, surveying, or environmental inspection; college-level coursework in environmental science, biology, geology, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Administer Pennsylvania's on-lot sewage permitting program on behalf of municipal clients.
- Conduct site evaluations, soil probes, and witness percolation tests to determine suitability.
- Review, approve, deny, or revoke sewage permit applications per Act 537 and PA DEP regulations.
- Inspect new sewage system installations and repairs for code compliance.
- Enforce state and local regulations, issue notices of violation when necessary.
- Maintain accurate field notes, inspection logs, permits, and official records.
- Educate and advise property owners, developers, installers, and municipal officials.
- Collaborate with municipal leadership, engineers, health departments, and regulatory agencies.
- Prepare reports, attend hearings or court proceedings as required.
- Stay current on regulatory updates, industry standards, and best practices through continuing education.
Benefits
- Work/Life Balance as a core value
- Competitive salary with paid overtime
- Flexible schedules and a casual dress code
- Comprehensive medical plans (HDHP with HSA or traditional options)
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, voluntary life options
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
- Paid vacation, sick days, and nine (9) holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Regular company events and team-building activities
- Employee ownership with growth and leadership opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
