Water Program Specialist

Position Overview

As a Water Program Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will be part of a team that supports statewide drinking water oversight. This position gives you the opportunity to help manage data systems, develop guidance, and support program operations. Your work will strengthen reporting, compliance, and communication efforts that protect communities. Step into a role where technical skills and public service come together to make a difference.

This position supports statewide drinking water programs by helping manage data systems, develop procedures, and provide technical guidance. You will play a key role in organizing information that supports compliance, planning, and monitoring efforts.

• Data Management:
  Maintain drinking water data systems and ensure accurate inputs from water systems and laboratories.
• Regulatory Interpretation:
  Develop and apply compliance algorithms based on state and federal regulations.
• Technical Guidance:
  Prepare instructions and respond to questions from staff, laboratories, and water suppliers.
• Training Support:
  Create and deliver training on data requirements, system use, and reporting procedures.
• Statistical Analysis:
  Use analytical tools to evaluate water quality data and prepare reports and graphics.
• Program Coordination:
  Work with state and federal agencies to share information and support coordinated program needs.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• This position will require travel.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time, up to 3 days per week. 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

• Three years of professional environmental protection experience; and a bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You 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.