Certified Sewage Enforcement Officer — Local Impact

Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Bethlehem Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid overtime

Professional development support

401(k) with company match

Health insurance options

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Keystone Consulting Engineers (KCE) seeks a Pennsylvania-certified Sewage Enforcement Officer to join our Municipal Services Team. You will administer on-lot sewage programs for municipalities, blending fieldwork with technical review and public-facing duties.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, professional growth, and long-term career opportunities, including potential shareholder status. Expect regular local travel in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas with limited remote

Qualifications

• Current PA Sewage Enforcement Officer certification.
• Strong knowledge of Act 537 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 71–73.
• Experience with soil testing, percolation tests, and site evaluations.
• Ability to review permit applications for regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with applicants, municipalities, agencies, and colleagues.
• Experience in construction, plumbing, soils, surveying, or environmental inspection preferred.
• College coursework in environmental science, biology, geology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer Pennsylvania's on-lot sewage permitting program for municipal clients.
• Conduct site evaluations and soil probes and witness percolation testing to assess site suitability.
• Review, approve, deny, or revoke sewage permit applications in accordance with Act 537 and PA DEP regulations.
• Inspect new sewage system installations and repairs for compliance with approved designs and requirements.
• Enforce state and local sewage regulations, including issuing notices of violation when necessary.
• Maintain accurate field notes, inspection logs, permits, correspondence, and official records.
• Provide clear guidance to property owners, developers, installers, and municipal officials.
• Collaborate with municipal leadership, engineers, health departments, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare reports and documentation and attend hearings or court proceedings as required.
• Maintain required certification and stay current on regulatory updates via continuing education.

Skills

SEO certification

Regulatory compliance

Site evaluations

Communication with municipalities

Education

PA Sewage Enforcement Officer certification

College-level coursework in environmental science/related field

Job description

Keystone Consulting Engineers (KCE) seeks a Pennsylvania-certified Sewage Enforcement Officer to join our Municipal Services Team. You will administer on-lot sewage programs for municipalities, blending fieldwork with technical review and public-facing duties.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, professional growth, and long-term career opportunities, including potential shareholder status. Expect regular local travel in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas with limited remote