Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist

THE POSITION

Would you thrive in a role where you could help protect Pennsylvania's environment by supporting fair and effective enforcement efforts? As an Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), you will play a pivotal role in helping to keep Pennsylvania's environment safe and healthy. Here, you will have the opportunity to guide facility owners, review important cases, and support balanced enforcement of environmental laws.

Apply today to join a team that values responsibility, problem solving, and public service!

This position supports the safe management of storage tanks and helps ensure that facilities follow state environmental laws. The primary focus of your work will entail conducting inspections, enforcement activities, and providing guidance to the public and regulated community. As an Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Review: Research case files and prepare documentation to support enforcement actions
• Inspection Work: Conduct inspections, investigations, and surveys at storage tank facilities
• Compliance Support: Provide guidance to facility owners, agencies, and the public on storage tank requirements
• Enforcement Actions: Prepare violation notices, orders, and penalty assessments for compliance cases
• Meeting Coordination: Participate in enforcement meetings and discuss cases with legal staff and program managers
• Regulation Evaluation: Review legislation, policies, and guidance related to storage tank compliance programs

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 a 30‑minute lunch.
• Travel is required.
• 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 Pittsburgh. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of professional experience as a Sanitarian, Air Quality Specialist, Solid Waste Specialist, or Water Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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…