Telework-Eligible Environmental Trainee: Field Monitoring

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Ebensburg (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Ebensburg, PA, seeks an Environmental Trainee to learn, grow, and contribute to projects addressing abandoned mine drainage. The role blends fieldwork, environmental monitoring, and project development with hands-on training.

You will gain skills in stream restoration, data management, and environmental assessments while supporting reclamation efforts. Telework may be available up to 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field.
• 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.
• Educational requirements may be met within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Monitoring: Monitor and sample streams, mine discharges, groundwater, and treatment systems to assess environmental conditions
• Field Sampling: Collect water and mine-related samples and measure water quality, water levels, and flow data in the field
• Project Support: Assist with developing reclamation plans and preparing information needed for project design and funding packages
• Data Management: Compile, verify, enter, and maintain environmental and project information in department data systems
• Biological Assessments: Support biological monitoring activities including the collection of aquatic organisms and other field observations
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, calibrate, and care for monitoring equipment used during field investigations

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

An equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Ebensburg, PA, seeks an Environmental Trainee to learn, grow, and contribute to projects addressing abandoned mine drainage. The role blends fieldwork, environmental monitoring, and project development with hands-on training.

You will gain skills in stream restoration, data management, and environmental assessments while supporting reclamation efforts. Telework may be available up to 3 days per week.