Waste Management Field Investigator Trainee

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection invites you to join as a Solid Waste Specialist Trainee, blending field investigations, inspections, and environmental problem solving to protect public health and resources. This one-year training program builds the foundation for a career in waste management.

You will perform inspections, sampling, compliance reviews, and outreach while learning to support regulatory actions and enforcement.

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.
• Educational requirements may be met within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility inspections of waste generators, transporters, processing facilities, and disposal sites.
• Investigate environmental complaints related to waste management activities.
• Collect water, soil, and waste samples and operate monitoring equipment.
• Evaluate facility operations and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare reports, develop violation documentation, and participate in enforcement actions.
• Provide information presentations and guidance regarding waste management programs.

Skills

Technical Experience

Residency requirement

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or related field

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection invites you to join as a Solid Waste Specialist Trainee, blending field investigations, inspections, and environmental problem solving to protect public health and resources. This one-year training program builds the foundation for a career in waste management.

You will perform inspections, sampling, compliance reviews, and outreach while learning to support regulatory actions and enforcement.