Water Quality Trainee: Field Inspections & Impact

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Water Quality Specialist Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in protecting water sources, ensuring compliance, and supporting public health through field investigations.

You will learn to perform inspections, sampling, plan reviews, and data entry while working under experienced staff. Telework may be available; in-person work at the Scranton HQ is also possible depending on

Qualifications

• Four years of technical experience in the environmental field.
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, health, geology, biology, or ecology.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.
• Applicants may be within three months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory inspections of oil and gas activities for compliance.
• Investigate citizen complaints about water or environmental issues.
• Collect water, wastewater, and sediment samples; use field instruments.
• Support enforcement actions and document cases.
• Review environmental plans and request necessary information.
• Enter inspection and sampling data into departmental systems.

Skills

Experience in environmental science

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science / related field

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Water Quality Specialist Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in protecting water sources, ensuring compliance, and supporting public health through field investigations.

You will learn to perform inspections, sampling, plan reviews, and data entry while working under experienced staff. Telework may be available; in-person work at the Scranton HQ is also possible depending on