Surface Mine Conservation Inspector Trainee; Environmental Trainee - Mining

Position: Surface Mine Conservation Inspector Trainee (Environmental Trainee) - Mining
Location: Ebensburg

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Environmental Protection, Cambria District Mining Office as an Environmental Trainee and start a career that protects Pennsylvania's land and water. This role will give you hands-on experience while learning how mining activities impact the environment. You will work with experienced inspectors who will help guide your development. This position is a great way to build skills that support safe and responsible resource use.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports field investigations and inspections that help protect the environment and ensure mining activities follow state laws and regulations. You will participate in a 12-month on-the-job training program. As an Environmental Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

* Complaint Investigation:
Investigate public concerns about blasting, water issues, and environmental impacts at mining sites

* Site Inspections:
Conduct full, partial, and follow-up inspections of coal and non-coal mining operations and related facilities

* Violation Evaluation:
Identify environmental or safety violations using inspection data, lab reports, and field observations

* Sampling Work:
Collect water samples and gather field data for streams, watersheds, and groundwater studies

* Public Communication:
Attend site meetings and provide information to operators, officials, and community members

* Reporting Duties:
Prepare reports, maintain logs, and document findings related to inspections and investigations

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.

* Telework:
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. 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 Ebensburg. 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 $45,907 (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 Requirements :

* 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 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…