Environmental Trainee/Sanitarian

About the role

Join the Department of Environmental Protection as a Sanitarian Trainee and make a direct impact on community health! This role offers a chance to learn essential skills while supporting safe public water systems across the state. You will grow your knowledge through hands-on work and real-world experiences. The Sanitarian Trainee position gives you a strong start toward a rewarding environmental career.

Responsibilities

• Program Support: Apply program goals and objectives within your assigned area
• Action Planning: Develop an action plan based on evaluated needs and follow it with flexibility
• Field Judgment: Use technical knowledge, statutes, and policies to make professional decisions during field activities
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of activities and hours to track progress
• Public Conduct: Demonstrate professional behavior when working with the public, clients, and staff
• Emergency Response: Respond to private water supply issues, drought conditions, flooding, and other emergencies

Qualifications

• 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 any of those fields; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree are considered to have met the educational requirements.
• Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Pay

Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).

Schedule

Full-time employment with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, including a 30‑minute lunch.

Benefits

Opportunity to work from home (telework) full‑time, provided you have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. Telework eligibility is subject to change.