Remote Water Quality Field Inspector Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Remote

USD 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

39 hours ago
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Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Water Quality Specialist for the Oil and Gas Program. You will inspect sites, support investigations, and help ensure clean water for nearby communities while working with field inspectors and environmental experts.

This full-time field position covers Warren, McKean, Forest, and Elk County. Telework is available when not traveling to project sites, with hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or four years of technical experience in environmental science or related field.
  • Equivalency of experience and training accepted if within 3 months of graduating.
  • Active motor vehicle license may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Site Inspection: Conduct inspections of oil and gas operations and document findings using electronic systems.
  • Complaint Response: Investigate environmental damage or water supply concerns and work to identify causes and solutions.
  • Violation Notification: Notify operators of violations and assist with enforcement actions and related documentation.
  • Plan Review: Examine submitted environmental plans and ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Sampling Duties: Collect water, wastewater, gas, and sediment samples following proper procedures and documentation requirements.
  • Public Assistance: Provide guidance to citizens and operators regarding environmental laws and regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field
Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Water Quality Specialist for the Oil and Gas Program. You will inspect sites, support investigations, and help ensure clean water for nearby communities while working with field inspectors and environmental experts.

This full-time field position covers Warren, McKean, Forest, and Elk County. Telework is available when not traveling to project sites, with hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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