Safe Drinking Water Inspector (Environmental Trainee)

About the role

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Trainee to join the Safe Drinking Water (SDW) Program as a Safe Drinking Water Inspector. This role offers the opportunity to protect public health while gaining valuable experience in the environmental field.

Responsibilities

• System Inspections: Evaluate public water systems to check operations, maintenance, and equipment condition
• Water Sampling: Collect and review water samples to determine whether drinking water meets safety standards
• Public Consultation: Provide information and guidance to operators, officials, and the public about water issues
• Plan Review: Examine water system plans and documents to assess safety and regulatory compliance
• Data Management: Update systems to ensure accurate tracking of inspections, monitoring, and compliance findings
• Compliance Actions: Support enforcement steps to help water systems meet state and federal requirements

Qualifications

• Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field
• An equivalent combination of experience and training
• Active motor vehicle license
• Pennsylvania residency

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Work schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Travel required
• Telework: Opportunity to work from home part-time, up to 3 days per week

Schedule

• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• Travel required
• Telework: Opportunity to work from home part-time, up to 3 days per week

Pay

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).