Water Quality Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee)
About The Position
The Water Quality Specialist Trainee supports the Department of Environmental Protection’s Clean Water Program while learning inspection, sampling, complaint investigation, and enforcement activities. The role helps ensure facilities comply with environmental laws and water resources remain protected. Duties include learning to inspect sewage and industrial wastewater systems, assisting with wastewater and stream sampling and field tests, investigating complaints, entering information into electronic systems, maintaining records, and reviewing facility reports and discharge monitoring data. 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. Travel is required. Part-time telework of up to two days per week may be available from an approved location in Pennsylvania with a securely configured high-speed internet connection; otherwise, the employee may report to the headquarters office in Williamsport. Telework availability may change. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees will start at an annual salary of $46,827. Applicants must meet the specified experience or education requirements, hold an active motor vehicle license, maintain a REAL ID or passport, meet Pennsylvania residency requirements, and be able to perform essential job functions.
Requirements
- Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or a qualifying bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants may meet the educational requirement when 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 essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Learn to conduct inspections of sewage and industrial wastewater systems to assess proper operation and permit compliance.
- Assist with collecting wastewater and stream samples and performing field tests such as pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity.
- Assist in investigating sewage and industrial waste complaints and document findings.
- Enter inspection and sampling information into required electronic systems and maintain accurate records.
- Review facility reports and discharge monitoring data to identify violations and track compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
