Waste Regulation Trainee — Field Inspections

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telework available (part-time)

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Solid Waste Specialist Trainee to begin structured training in solid waste regulation, performing inspections and field work. You will learn to apply environmental rules, prepare reports, investigate complaints, and interact with facility operators and the public, with travel required.

Starting salary is $46,827 per year; eligible candidates include those with a related degree or four years of technical experience,

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 a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants may be considered to have met educational requirements when within three months of graduation with a qualifying degree.

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

Technical experience in environmental科

Active motor vehicle license

Education

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

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Solid Waste Specialist Trainee to begin structured training in solid waste regulation, performing inspections and field work. You will learn to apply environmental rules, prepare reports, investigate complaints, and interact with facility operators and the public, with travel required.

Starting salary is $46,827 per year; eligible candidates include those with a related degree or four years of technical experience,