Environmental Field Trainee: Mine Drainage & Restoration

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Environmental Trainee to learn and contribute to projects addressing abandoned mine drainage. The role blends fieldwork, monitoring, and project support to improve water quality and environmental health across Pennsylvania.

You will participate in environmental monitoring, field sampling, data management, and biological assessments while gaining hands-on training and career development under a structured program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of technical experience in environmental science or related field.
• Educational requirements may be satisfied within three months of graduation.
• Active driver’s license is required.
• Must meet PA residency requirements and perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and sample streams, mine discharges, groundwater, and treatment systems to assess conditions.
• Collect water and mine-related samples and measure water quality, levels, and flow.
• Assist with developing reclamation plans and funding package information.
• Compile, verify and maintain environmental and project data in department systems.
• Support biological monitoring activities including aquatic organism collection.
• Maintain, calibrate, and care for monitoring equipment used in field investigations.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Field sampling

Data management

Project support

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Four years of technical experience in environmental science/related field

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Environmental Trainee to learn and contribute to projects addressing abandoned mine drainage. The role blends fieldwork, monitoring, and project support to improve water quality and environmental health across Pennsylvania.

You will participate in environmental monitoring, field sampling, data management, and biological assessments while gaining hands-on training and career development under a structured program.