Drinking Water Quality & Compliance Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option (up to 3 days/week)

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Water Program Specialist in the Department of Environmental Protection to safeguard drinking water for residents and reduce lead exposure. You will work with state-wide teams to strengthen the Safe Drinking Water Program and guide public water systems through compliance and reporting requirements.

Telework may be available part-time, with a standard 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional environmental protection experience and a bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience.

Responsibilities

• Program Evaluation: Assess effectiveness of surveillance, compliance, enforcement, and data management activities related to the Safe Drinking Water Program.
• Regulation Development: Assist in creating and updating rules, policies, and procedures that guide public water system operations.
• Data Review: Examine system data to identify errors and recommend solutions that strengthen reporting accuracy.
• Project Coordination: Support efforts that help water systems minimize lead exposure while completing federally funded projects.
• Training Support: Provide instruction on technical topics to improve field operations and strengthen compliance with program requirements.

Skills

Environmental protection experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/biological/physical sciences or engineering

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Water Program Specialist in the Department of Environmental Protection to safeguard drinking water for residents and reduce lead exposure. You will work with state-wide teams to strengthen the Safe Drinking Water Program and guide public water systems through compliance and reporting requirements.

Telework may be available part-time, with a standard 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM schedule.