Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 3 days per week

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist in Norristown to advance enforcement actions and ensure regulatory compliance across water programs. You will coordinate with attorneys and regional staff, prepare notices and orders, train staff, manage data in statewide systems, and communicate with the public and operators.

This full-time hybrid role offers telework options and a chance to impact Pennsylvania's

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience as a Sanitarian, Air Quality Specialist, Solid Waste Specialist, or Water Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Enforcement Preparation: Prepare violation notices, orders, agreements, and supporting documentation for enforcement actions
• Case Coordination: Coordinate compliance strategies with attorneys, regional offices, and program staff to resolve violations
• Technical Guidance: Train and assist Water Quality Specialists in preparing documents and conducting enforcement activities
• Data Management: Input and verify compliance data in statewide systems and support regional tracking efforts
• Policy Review: Evaluate proposed enforcement policies and provide feedback on strategies and procedures
• Public Communication: Prepare information for news releases and respond to inquiries from operators, officials, and the public

Job description

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61192-14231

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SERO Clean Wtr

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14231

Position Number

00111345

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00354160

Bureau / Division

Clean Water

Worksite Address

2 East Main Street

City

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19401

Contact Name

Rob Konowitch

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Do you want to help protect Pennsylvania's waterways by navigating enforcement efforts that make a real environmental impact? Build a purposeful career as an Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This role allows you to analyze cases, guide enforcement actions, and support regional staff working to protect water quality. You will grow your expertise in environmental law, program coordination, and regulatory compliance. Apply today to become part of a team that is dedicated to fair enforcement, scientific accuracy, and public trust!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the implementation of enforcement policies and procedures under the Clean Streams Law and related water quality regulations. The primary focus of this role involves coordinating compliance efforts, preparing legal and enforcement documents, and assisting staff and program offices in resolving complex cases. As an Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Enforcement Preparation: Prepare violation notices, orders, agreements, and supporting documentation for enforcement actions
• Case Coordination: Coordinate compliance strategies with attorneys, regional offices, and program staff to resolve violations
• Technical Guidance: Train and assist Water Quality Specialists in preparing documents and conducting enforcement activities
• Data Management: Input and verify compliance data in statewide systems and support regional tracking efforts
• Policy Review: Evaluate proposed enforcement policies and provide feedback on strategies and procedures
• Public Communication: Prepare information for news releases and respond to inquiries from operators, officials, 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 a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 in Norristown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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:

• 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.