Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Altoona (PA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Compliance Protection Specialist to join the Safe Drinking Water program in the Southcentral region. You will safeguard public health by ensuring water systems meet environmental and health protections while advancing regional oversight.

This full-time civil service role offers telework options after training, a typical 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM schedule with potential on-site work at Altoona, Harrisburg,

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience as a Sanitarian, Air Quality Specialist, Solid Waste Specialist, or Water Quality Specialist; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to public water systems on Safe Drinking Water rules and policies.
• Conduct Filter Plant Performance Evaluations to assess treatment effectiveness.
• Review compliance data and prepare formal enforcement actions when needed.
• Process water allocation permit requests and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Manage sampling reagents, calibration standards, and emergency response kit supplies.
• Deliver training and technical support to staff, regulated entities, and the public.

Skills

Water quality experience

Job description

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Multi-County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60285-14231

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SCRO Sf Drnkg Wtr

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14231

Position Number

50333389

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00354380

Bureau / Division

Southcentral Regional Office, Safe Drinking Water

Worksite Address

See work schedule and additional information section.

Contact Name

Alison Zener

THE POSITION

Are you knowledgeable about environmental regulations and committed to safeguarding the health and safety of Pennsylvania's residents and environment? The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for a diligent and passionate Environmental Compliance Protection Specialist to become part of our team! If you are ready to advance in a fulfilling and challenging career, let us lead you on this journey,

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the Safe Drinking Water Program by ensuring that public water systems follow important environmental and health protection requirements. The role helps maintain safe practices and reliable oversight across the region. As an Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Compliance Assistance: Provide guidance to public water systems on Safe Drinking Water rules and policies
• Performance Evaluations: Conduct Filter Plant Performance Evaluations to assess treatment effectiveness
• Enforcement Review: Review compliance data and prepare formal enforcement actions when needed
• Permit Processing: Process water allocation permit requests and ensure documentation accuracy
• Sampling Management: Manage sampling reagents, calibration standards, and emergency response kit supplies
• Technical Training: Deliver training and technical support to staff, regulated entities, and the public

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • Altoona District Office, 3001 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA
  • Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Ave, Harrisburg, PA
  • Reading District Office, 1005 Crossroads Blvd., Reading PA
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week after training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of professional experience as a Sanitarian, Air Quality Specialist, Solid Waste Specialist, or Water Quality Specialist; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

• This position requires federally compliant identification such as a U.S. Passport, REAL ID, or Military ID at the time of conditional job offer.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.