Sewage Planning Specialist Trainee; Environmental Trainee

THE POSITION

Start a meaningful path as an Sewage Planning Specialist Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection. This opportunity is ideal for individuals ready to learn how environmental programs are planned and administered. You will train alongside experienced staff and build confidence through real field and office work. Choose a role that strengthens your abilities while supporting efforts that protect communities and natural resources.

This position supports the administration of sewage facilities planning and environmental programs through structured training and guided fieldwork. As an Environmental Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Review:
  Evaluate sewage facility plans and updates to ensure consistency with regulations and natural resource protections
• Municipal Coordination:
  Meet with local officials to discuss requirements, timelines, and content for planning projects
• Program Oversight:
  Monitor local agency administration of on-lot sewage programs and recommend improvements
• Field Investigation:
  Conduct surveys and inspections to document sewage needs and determine appropriate actions
• Compliance Actions:
  Initiate enforcement steps when violations occur and gather information for orders and hearings
• Data Management:
  Enter accurate information into electronic systems and review permit applications following established procedures

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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 Meadville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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.

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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