Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist in Norristown to guide enforcement actions upholding air quality standards and protect residents from pollution. You will join the Southeast Regional Office, Air Quality Program, and work within a civil service framework.

The position offers full-time employment with a schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, occasional overnight travel, and telework up to three days per week.

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience as a Sanitarian, Air Quality Specialist, Solid Waste Specialist, or Water Quality Specialist, or equivalent.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
• You must be in possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Guide enforcement actions that uphold air quality standards.
• Ensure facilities follow important laws that protect residents from pollution.
• Collaborate with a team to improve Pennsylvania's air quality.

Skills

Sanitarian experience

Air Quality Specialist

Water Quality Specialist

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-57656-14231

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SERO Air Qlty

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14231

Position Number

00211286

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00354170

Bureau / Division

Southeast Regional Office, Air Quality Program

Worksite Address

2 E Main Street

City

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19401

Contact Name

OA, CE DEP

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Rise to a role that supports healthier communities as an Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection! This position allows you to play a direct part in guiding enforcement actions that uphold air quality standards. Your efforts will help ensure that facilities follow important laws that shield residents from pollution. Join a team that works together for a cleaner and stronger Pennsylvania!

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.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• 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 title or equivalent Federal Government job title, 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 Requirements:

• You must be in 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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

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

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.

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.