Water Program Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Department of Environmental Protection as a Water Program Specialist and become a key part of safeguarding safe drinking water for Pennsylvania residents! This position allows you to support statewide efforts to reduce lead exposure and promote high standards for water quality. You will collaborate with teams across the Commonwealth while helping advance essential public health goals. This is a rewarding way to build your career and contribute to meaningful environmental progress. This position supports statewide efforts to strengthen the Safe Drinking Water Program and reduce lead exposure in public water systems. The role focuses on evaluating field operations, coordinating project activities, and guiding water systems through compliance and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Three years of professional environmental protection experience; and a bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assess effectiveness of surveillance, compliance, enforcement, and data management activities related to the Safe Drinking Water Program
• Assist in creating and updating rules, policies, and procedures that guide public water system operations
• Examine system data to identify errors and recommend solutions that strengthen reporting accuracy
• Support efforts that help water systems minimize lead exposure while completing federally funded projects
• Provide instruction on technical topics to improve field operations and strengthen compliance with program requirements

Benefits

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week.
• Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.
• Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
• The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
• The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
• The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

What This Job Offers

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