Sanitarian Trainee; Environmental Trainee

Join a team that works every day to ensure clean and reliable water for the people of Pennsylvania! As a Sanitarian Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will start a career that truly makes a difference. This role allows you to build technical knowledge while helping public water systems stay safe and dependable. You will gain confidence through structured training and real‑world responsibilities.

This is your chance to support healthy communities and grow in an important environmental field!

• Field Inspections:
  Learn about conducting inspections of public water systems to check facilities, operations, and water quality
• Compliance Review:
  Assist in the evaluation of records, test results, and system performance to verify adherence to drinking water regulations
• Technical Assistance:
  Provide guidance to operators, officials, and the public on water system practices and regulatory requirements
• Plan Evaluation:
  Help with the review of water system plans, monitoring documents, and emergency procedures for completeness and accuracy
• Data Management:
  Update electronic systems with inspection results, inventory updates, and compliance information
• Public Outreach:
  Share information and training materials to support safe drinking water efforts in local communities

• 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 part‑time, up to 3 days per week, provided you 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 Wilkes‑Barre. 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 $45,907.00 (before taxes)

• 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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree

• All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license

• You must possess and maintain a REAL  passport for this position; proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment
• You must meet the PA residency requirement
• 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

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position; no additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam)
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only
• You must provide complete and accurate information or your score may be lower than deserved or you may be disqualified
• You may only apply/test once for this posting
• Your results will be provided via email