Water Quality Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Teletrabalho; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Telework eligible

Resumo da oferta

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Water Quality Specialist to safeguard streams, wells, and groundwater. This role blends fieldwork, investigations, and data review to enforce environmental laws and protect public health.

Responsibilities include inspections of oil and gas operations, sampling, plan evaluation, and data recording. Telework is possible with an approved PA location; some travel may be required.

Qualificações

• Successful completion of the Training program for the Water Quality Specialist Trainee, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Experience or training that demonstrates knowledge of water quality regulations and environmental protections.
• Ability to perform inspections, sample collection, and data recording as part of investigations.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct inspections of oil and gas operations to evaluate compliance with environmental laws.
• Review citizen complaints related to water supply issues or environmental damage.
• Take water, wastewater, and sediment samples and operate scientific instruments.
• Notify operators of violations and assist with case documentation and enforcement.
• Review environmental plans submitted by operators and request additional information as needed.
• Input inspection, sampling, and investigation data into department systems.

Conhecimentos

Environmental inspections

Complaint investigation

Sampling and data collection

Field instrumentation

Formação académica

Water Quality Trainee training

Ferramentas

Field equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Step into a role that protects the water Pennsylvania depends on! As a Water Quality Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you help keep streams, wells, and groundwater safe for everyone. This position blends fieldwork, teamwork, and problem solving. It is a great chance to build a career that makes a real difference for communities. Join a team that works every day to protect natural resources!

This position performs inspections, investigations, and environmental review work focused on oil and gas activities and their impact on water quality. The role supports enforcement of state laws and helps protect public health and natural resources. As a Water Quality Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Environmental Inspections: Conduct inspections of oil and gas operations to evaluate compliance with environmental laws and pollution prevention measures
• Complaint Investigation: Review citizen complaints related to water supply issues or environmental damage
• Sampling Activities: Take water, wastewater, and sediment samples and operate scientific instruments during investigations
• Enforcement Actions: Notify operators of violations and assist with case documentation and enforcement efforts
• Plan Evaluation: Review environmental plans submitted by operators and request additional information when needed
• Data Recording: Input inspection, sampling, and investigation information into Department electronic systems

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Some travel may be necessary for required trainings.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Successful completion of the training program for the Water Quality Specialist Trainee; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges and abilities.

Special Requirements

• You must be in possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Recruitment Methods

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)
    • Meritorious service is defined as the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
  • Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.)
    • Meritorious service is defined as the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
  • Voluntary Demotion
  • Reinstatement (Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement.)

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.