Water Quality Trainee: Field Inspector & Lab Sampling

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Water Quality Specialist Trainee to support the Clean Water Program. You will learn inspections, sampling, complaint investigation, and enforcement activities to ensure facilities follow environmental laws and protect water resources.

Telework may be possible part-time; travel is required, with a starting salary of $46,827 per year. Full-time position with a standard 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule, Monday to Friday, and opportunities for growth within the

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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Inspect sewage and industrial wastewater systems to check for proper operation and permit compliance.
• Collect wastewater and stream samples and perform field tests such as pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity.
• Assist in the investigation of sewage and industrial waste complaints and document findings.
• Enter inspection and sampling information into required electronic systems and maintain accurate records.
• Examine facility reports and discharge monitoring data to identify violations and track compliance.

Skills

Inspection procedures

Sampling methods

Data entry

Report review

Education

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

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Water Quality Specialist Trainee to support the Clean Water Program. You will learn inspections, sampling, complaint investigation, and enforcement activities to ensure facilities follow environmental laws and protect water resources.

Telework may be possible part-time; travel is required, with a starting salary of $46,827 per year. Full-time position with a standard 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule, Monday to Friday, and opportunities for growth within the