Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist

Overview

The Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist position with the Department of Environmental Protection offers the chance to protect public health while supporting safe drinking water across the region. This role blends technical work, communication, and problem solving to help water systems stay in compliance. Each day brings meaningful activities that support stronger environmental practices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values accuracy and wants to make a positive impact.

• Compliance Assistance:
  Prepare educational materials, including newsletter articles, to help the regulated community understand safe drinking water rules and policies
• Training and Support:
  Provide technical guidance and training to field personnel, water system operators and the public regarding compliance requirements
• Enforcement Preparation:
  Review violations and prepare enforcement documents such as notices, orders and penalty assessments to address issues and corrective actions
• Case Documentation:
  Compile records, research case history and coordinate with legal staff to support prosecution and resolution of enforcement cases
• Compliance Monitoring:
  Track violations, penalties and schedules in program databases and generate reports that support compliance oversight
• Program Evaluation:
  Review compliance efforts in assigned areas and draft recommendations for improving enforcement processes and outcomes

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break
• You will have the option to work from one of the following offices:
  • New Stanton District Office – 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672
  • Cambria District Office – 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time, up to three days per week. You must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable

• One year of professional experience as a Sanitarian, Air Quality Specialist, Solid Waste Specialist, or Water Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title)
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

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.

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.

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