Water Quality Specialist Trainee - Remote Eligible

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Old Stanton (PA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Water Quality Specialist Trainee in Cambria County to learn how to investigate water quality concerns, support inspections, and assist with oil and gas reviews. You will gain hands-on training from experienced staff to protect waterways and communities.

The role includes inspection support, complaint response, documentation, and enforcement assistance with a structured training plan and potential telework options.

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.

Responsibilities

• Inspection Support: Assist with inspections of oil and gas facilities and compare site conditions to applicable permits.
• Complaint Response: Help investigate environmental complaints by collecting field samples and reviewing data.
• Documentation Work: Prepare memos, update schedules, and enter information into required electronic systems.
• Regulation Learning: Study water quality laws, permits, and program requirements to support proper evaluations.
• Sampling Activities: Collect soil and water samples following protocol and document findings for review.
• Enforcement Assistance: Support preparation for enforcement actions by organizing records and case materials.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Water Quality Specialist Trainee in Cambria County to learn how to investigate water quality concerns, support inspections, and assist with oil and gas reviews. You will gain hands-on training from experienced staff to protect waterways and communities.

The role includes inspection support, complaint response, documentation, and enforcement assistance with a structured training plan and potential telework options.