Sewage Permitting & Compliance Officer

Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Bethlehem Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

Comprehensive medical plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a qualified Sewage Enforcement Officer to oversee on-lot sewage permitting for municipal clients. Responsibilities include site evaluations, soil testing, and processing permit applications under Act 537 and PA DEP rules.

The role combines field inspections with regulatory duties, requiring certification and strong communication with stakeholders. Travel across the Lehigh Valley is expected.

Qualifications

• Certification as Pennsylvania Sewage Enforcement Officer or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong knowledge of the PA Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537) and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 71-73.
• Experience performing and interpreting soil testing, percolation tests, and site evaluations.
• Ability to review and evaluate sewage permit applications for regulatory and technical compliance.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in recordkeeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer Pennsylvania's on-lot sewage permitting program on behalf of municipal clients.
• Conduct site evaluations, soil probes, and witness percolation testing to assess site suitability.
• Review, approve, deny, or revoke sewage permit applications in accordance with Act 537 and PA DEP regulations.
• Inspect new sewage system installations and repairs to ensure compliance with approved designs and codes.
• Enforce applicable state and local sewage regulations, including issuing notices of violation when necessary.
• Maintain accurate field notes, inspection logs, permits, and official records.
• Provide guidance and education to property owners, developers, installers, and municipal officials.
• Collaborate with municipal leadership, engineers, health departments, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare reports and documentation and attend hearings or court proceedings as required.
• Stay current on regulatory updates, industry standards, and best practices through continuing education.

Skills

Sewage Enforcement Officer

Act 537 knowledge

Soil testing

Site evaluations

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Public outreach

Education

College coursework in environmental science

Sewage Enforcement Officer certification

Job description

Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a qualified Sewage Enforcement Officer to oversee on-lot sewage permitting for municipal clients. Responsibilities include site evaluations, soil testing, and processing permit applications under Act 537 and PA DEP rules.

The role combines field inspections with regulatory duties, requiring certification and strong communication with stakeholders. Travel across the Lehigh Valley is expected.