Sanitarian

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Ebensburg (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Sanitarian within the Department of Environmental Protection to safeguard water resources and public health statewide. The role emphasizes inspections, reporting, and guidance for water suppliers, with telework potential and a standard 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule.

You will perform sanitary surveys, identify violations, respond to emergencies, and maintain records. Travel to sites is required; PA residency is a condition.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the training program for the Sanitarian Trainee; or any combination of experience and/or training which affords the required knowledges and abilities.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Survey Inspections: Conduct sanitary surveys and follow-up inspections of public water systems and review findings with suppliers
• Compliance Review: Identify violations, prepare notices, and issue field orders to address urgent public health concerns
• Emergency Response: Respond to water system emergencies including contamination events, floods, and treatment failures
• Technical Guidance: Provide direction to water system owners and operators in understanding and applying regulations
• Record Management: Input inspection results and maintain organized records across multiple data systems
• Sample Collection: Collect water samples for laboratory and field analysis during inspections and investigations

Skills

Attention to detail

Public health awareness

Education

Sanitarian Trainee training program

Job description

Become a Sanitarian with the Department of Environmental Protection and help safeguard vital water resources! This position gives you the opportunity to support clean and reliable public water supplies. You will work with dedicated professionals who value accuracy and service. Your efforts will contribute to healthier communities statewide.

This position supports the regulation of public drinking water systems to uphold safety and compliance across assigned areas. The role focuses on inspections, reporting, and guidance for water suppliers. As a Sanitarian, you will perform the following duties:

• Survey Inspections: Conduct sanitary surveys and follow-up inspections of public water systems and review findings with suppliers
• Compliance Review: Identify violations, prepare notices, and issue field orders to address urgent public health concerns
• Emergency Response: Respond to water system emergencies including contamination events, floods, and treatment failures
• Technical Guidance: Provide direction to water system owners and operators in understanding and applying regulations
• Record Management: Input inspection results and maintain organized records across multiple data systems
• Sample Collection: Collect water samples for laboratory and field analysis during inspections and investigations

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.
• Travel required for site visits
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will have to report in office 1 day per month. 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 Ebensburg. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the training program for the Sanitarian Trainee; or
• Any combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledges and abilities.

Special Requirement:

• 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.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Reassignment(Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment).
    • Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and
    • (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
  • Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.)
    • Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and
    • (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.

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.