Sanitarian Trainee; Environmental Trainee

Job Overview

The Sanitarian Trainee role supports the Safe Drinking Water Program by ensuring public water systems meet state regulations while protecting community health. The position involves hands‑on field work, data review, and support to water system operators.

• Field Inspections: Conduct inspections of public water systems and review data to ensure compliance with state drinking water standards.
• System Reviews: Evaluate water system records, plans, and equipment to confirm safe practices.
• Public Assistance: Provide information to operators, officials, and the public to support understanding of regulations and water safety issues.
• Sampling
  
  Activities:
  
  Collect water samples and verify laboratory results to meet quality standards.
• Compliance Support: Identify problems and recommend corrective actions to maintain compliance.
• Travel required within Pennsylvania.
• Telework may be available full time subject to change; otherwise work from Reading headquarters.

• Four years of technical experience in environmental science, engineering, health, geology, biology, ecology, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants considered within 3 months of graduating.
• Active motor vehicle license.
• REAL  passport required at the time of conditional offer.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Full‑time employment, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday–Friday with a 30‑minute lunch break. Starting annual salary $45,907 for new employees; benefits details available in full posting.

The Commonwealth is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. 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.