Water Quality Specialist – Remote Options & Field Impact

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Remote; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Environmental inspections

Complaint investigation

Sampling and data collection

Field instrumentation

Education

Water Quality Trainee training

Tools

Field equipment

Job description

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.