Air Quality Field Inspector Trainee

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Air Quality Specialist Trainee to learn inspection, data collection, and investigation duties across the southeast region. The 12-month training period builds experience in ensuring compliance with air quality regulations and maintaining accurate records for state and federal programs.

Responsibilities include facility inspections, data input of emission inventories, and reviewing reports to assess regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or
• Four years of technical experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Facility Inspection: Conduct inspections of air pollution sources and control equipment to determine compliance with regulations
• Data Collection: Gather and input emission inventory information into required systems to maintain accurate records
• Compliance Review: Assess reports, submissions, and operating conditions to determine whether facilities meet air quality requirements
• Complaint Investigation: Investigate air pollution complaints by interviewing individuals, reviewing operations, and preparing technical reports
• Enforcement Support: Document violations, prepare memos, and assist in actions needed to resolve non-compliance issues
• Sampling Duties: Monitor source tests, collect material samples, and evaluate data to determine environmental conditions

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Air Quality Specialist Trainee to learn inspection, data collection, and investigation duties across the southeast region. The 12-month training period builds experience in ensuring compliance with air quality regulations and maintaining accurate records for state and federal programs.

Responsibilities include facility inspections, data input of emission inventories, and reviewing reports to assess regulatory