Environmental Trainee

THE POSITION The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for passionate candidates who prioritize the health and safety of both Pennsylvania's residents and its environment. We are eager to find enthusiastic and eco-conscious individuals dedicated to safeguarding and maintaining the state's natural resources. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting both aboveground and underground storage tank facilities to ensure they meet departmental standards. If you are interested in advancing your career with the Commonwealth as an Environmental Trainee, we invite you to join our team! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Environmental Trainee, you will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program where there will be greater oversight of the employee's duties to perform the Water Quality Specialist duties and implement the objectives of the Storage Tank Program. In this role, you will operate under the guidance of the Water Quality Specialist Supervisor, engaging in professional activities as part of the Storage Tank Program within the Southeast Regional office's training framework. Your duties will encompass the inspection of both aboveground and underground storage tank facilities to ensure adherence to departmental standards related to installation, operation, maintenance, leak detection, closure, removal, spill prevention, response planning, permits, and registration. Additionally, you will gather, organize, and analyze investigative information and evidence pertaining to regulatory violations to support enforcement actions. This includes drafting violation letters and assisting in the preparation of consent assessments. You will also be responsible for collecting environmental and chemical samples; interpreting laboratory results to assess contamination levels; conducting field tests; and performing routine calibration and maintenance on various testing equipment. In emergency scenarios, such as spills or releases, you will assist in cleanup operations and coordinate the procurement of necessary equipment or specialized services for effective remediation. 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 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 Norristown. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,890.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or A bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Special Requirement: This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license. 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. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

Created: 2024-11-05