Solid Waste Compliance Trainee - Field Inspections

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, seeks a Solid Waste Specialist Trainee to learn through structured training while performing site inspections, report writing, and field surveys.

You will travel to waste facilities, interact with operators and the public, and apply safety and environmental rules; telework may be available part-time with one day in the office per month. Regular hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field.
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within three months of graduating.

Responsibilities

• Site Inspections: Conduct visits to waste handling facilities and transporters to observe operations and identify issues
• Report Preparation: Record findings from inspections, complete required documentation, and follow data entry procedures
• Complaint Investigation: Respond to waste related concerns from the public and gather information to support corrective action
• Field Surveys: Collect environmental data, review conditions, and prepare written summaries of findings
• Stakeholder Interaction: Communicate with facility operators, staff, and the public regarding environmental requirements
• Safety and Compliance: Follow safety procedures, recognize hazards, and apply environmental rules in daily tasks

Skills

Environmental science experience

Regulatory knowledge

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences/engineering/health/geology/biology/ecology

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, seeks a Solid Waste Specialist Trainee to learn through structured training while performing site inspections, report writing, and field surveys.

You will travel to waste facilities, interact with operators and the public, and apply safety and environmental rules; telework may be available part-time with one day in the office per month. Regular hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.