Water Quality Policy & Data Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 3 days per week

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Water Program Specialist to support statewide water quality programs, with a focus on Chesapeake Bay watershed planning, data analysis, and policy development. You will conduct monitoring data interpretation, prepare reports, collaborate with internal and external partners, and represent the agency in workgroups.

Telework is possible part-time, with travel to field sites as needed; typical schedule is 8:00 AM to

Qualifications

• Three years of professional environmental protection experience; and a bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis: Use monitoring information to identify pollution trends and evaluate reductions from Best Management Practices
• Model support: Prepare BMP lists, review model output and interpret results for program managers
• Reporting duties: Compile technical reports and provide annual progress updates on BMP installations and outcomes
• Technical review: Evaluate scientific data, participate in multi-agency projects, and provide input on modeling and watershed issues
• Program coordination: Share guidance with staff and partners, prepare instructional materials, and support field personnel
• Stakeholder engagement: Represent the agency in workgroups, communicate program needs and explain water quality goals to interested groups

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Water Program Specialist to support statewide water quality programs, with a focus on Chesapeake Bay watershed planning, data analysis, and policy development. You will conduct monitoring data interpretation, prepare reports, collaborate with internal and external partners, and represent the agency in workgroups.

Telework is possible part-time, with travel to field sites as needed; typical schedule is 8:00 AM to