Water Quality Field Inspector Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Scranton (Lackawanna County)

Remote

USD 47,000 - 71,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Water Quality Specialist Trainee in Scranton to learn field inspections, sampling, and compliance work that protect drinking water and the environment.

You will gain hands-on experience, work with environmental professionals, and progress toward becoming a full Water Quality Specialist, with a schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, some travel, and a telework option depending on approvals.

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 with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Inspections: Conduct inspections of oil and gas activities to check compliance with environmental laws and pollution prevention measures.
Complaint Response: Investigate citizen complaints about water supply issues or environmental damage.
Sampling Work: Take water, wastewater, and sediment samples and use scientific instruments during field investigations.
Enforcement Support: Notify operators of violations and assist with enforcement actions and case documentation.
Plan Reviews: Review environmental plans and request additional information needed to make them acceptable.
Data Entry: Input inspection, sampling, and investigation details into departmental electronic systems.