Sewage Planning Trainee - Remote-Eligible & Impactful

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Muncy (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sewage Planning Trainee position with the Department of Environmental Protection is a great opportunity to learn how communities manage sewage planning and protect public health. This role offers hands- on experience with local agencies and important environmental programs.

You will build skills in reviewing plans, giving guidance, and supporting statewide sewage management efforts, with a focus on data management and public communication across assigned communities in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Agency Evaluation: Conduct reviews of local agencies and sewage enforcement officers and recommend corrective actions when needed
• Complaint Review: Assess sewage complaints assigned by management and take appropriate action based on policy requirements
• Plan Review: Examine land development proposals and determine proper actions for exemptions and planning components
• Program Support: Assist in developing guidance documents and help deliver regional training for sewage enforcement officers
• Data Management: Maintain records in eFacts, OnBase, and databases for assigned Chapter 94 cases and planning activities
• Public Communication: Provide information to officials, consultants, and the public regarding programs, rules, and procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field

Job description

The Sewage Planning Trainee position with the Department of Environmental Protection is a great opportunity to learn how communities manage sewage planning and protect public health. This role offers hands- on experience with local agencies and important environmental programs.

You will build skills in reviewing plans, giving guidance, and supporting statewide sewage management efforts, with a focus on data management and public communication across assigned communities in Pennsylvania.