Water Quality Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

The Department of Environmental Protection is actively looking for passionate individuals committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of both the citizens and the environment of Pennsylvania. If you aspire to advance your career within the Commonwealth and have a keen interest in environmental stewardship, consider applying for the position of Water Quality Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee). This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on ensuring water quality and promoting sustainable practices. Take the first step towards making a meaningful impact by submitting your application today!

In this position, your responsibilities will include conducting inspections and investigations related to the regulation of individuals, businesses, and municipalities that discharge into the waters of the Commonwealth. If the role is filled at the Environmental Trainee level, the selected candidate will engage in a comprehensive one-year training program that combines formal education with practical, on-the-job experience to acquire the skills necessary for a Water Quality Specialist. Conversely, if the role is filled by a Water Quality Specialist, the incumbent will undertake a diverse range of tasks within a designated geographical area of the Commonwealth, focusing on the oversight of facilities to ensure adherence to the Commonwealth's established rules, regulations, permits, and environmental laws.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel required for site visits.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report 1 day in office per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Coal Center.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.