Surface Mine Conservation Inspector Trainee (Environmental Trainee) - Mining

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cambria County, PA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Join the Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office as an Environmental Trainee and start a career that protects Pennsylvania’s land and water. This role will give you hands-on experience while learning how mining activities impact the environment. You will work with experienced inspectors who will help guide your development. This position is a great way to build skills that support safe and responsible resource use. This position supports field investigations and inspections that help protect the environment and ensure mining activities follow state laws and regulations. You will participate in a 12-month on-the-job training program.

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 environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or 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.
• Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Investigate public concerns about blasting, water issues, and environmental impacts at mining sites
• Conduct full, partial, and follow-up inspections of coal and non-coal mining operations and related facilities
• Identify environmental or safety violations using inspection data, lab reports, and field observations
• Collect water samples and gather field data for streams, watersheds, and groundwater studies
• Attend site meetings and provide information to operators, officials, and community members
• Prepare reports, maintain logs, and document findings related to inspections and investigations

What This Job Offers

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