Water Quality Specialist Trainee

About the Role

• Trainee position providing formal training and on-the-job experience in water quality inspections, complaint investigations, and environmental compliance.
• Learn to investigate water quality concerns, support inspections, and assist with reviews of oil and gas activities.
• Gain hands-on training from experienced staff.
• Assist with enforcement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection Support: Assist with inspections of oil and gas facilities and compare site conditions to applicable permits.
• Complaint Response: Help investigate environmental complaints by collecting field samples and reviewing data.
• Documentation Work: Prepare memos, update schedules, and enter information into required electronic systems.
• Regulation Learning: Study water quality laws, permits, and program requirements.
• Sampling Activities: Collect soil and water samples following protocol and document findings.
• Enforcement Assistance: Support preparation for enforcement actions by organizing records and case materials.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: Opportunity for full-time telework, requiring a securely configured high-speed internet connection and approved location within Pennsylvania. Option to report to the headquarters office in New Stanton if unable to telework. Telework ability is subject to change.
• Salary: Selected new Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees will start at $46,827.00 annually.
• Further communication will be via email; check spam/junk folders.

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 within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree will be considered.
• Special Requirements:
• Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Other Requirements:
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Application Instructions

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Eligibility must be demonstrated on the application.
• If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts (unofficial accepted).
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may lead to disqualification.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience and qualifications.
• Generative AI tools may be used for preparation, but not for misrepresenting information or assisting during interviews.

Veterans Preference

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711

Accommodations

• Discuss accommodation requests for disabilities with the interviewer in advance.