Water Quality Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Westmoreland County, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Water Quality Specialist Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will start a learning-focused role that prepares you for future advancement. You will gain experience in environmental inspections, sampling, and working with regulations that safeguard public health. This program gives you the foundation needed to become a confident and effective Water Quality Specialist. It is a strong first step for those who want to make an impact in environmental protection. This position supports DEP’s environmental mission by learning inspection practices, assisting with field investigations, and gaining experience with important laws and procedures.

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

Input information into DEP electronic systems while maintaining accuracy and consistency
Assist with inspections of oil and gas sites and document observations using electronic equipment
Help investigate citizen concerns by collecting samples and reviewing analytical data
Learn to interpret plans, permits, and requirements related to environmental protection laws
Collect representative environmental samples and follow proper preservation procedures
Maintain DEP issued tools and instruments used during field and investigation work