Air Quality Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Environmental Protection as an Air Quality Specialist Trainee and begin a career that makes a difference! This role gives you the chance to learn important inspection and investigation skills in real-world settings. You will help protect public health by supporting clean air initiatives across the region. Apply today and grow your skills while protecting the environment!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Throughout this 12-month training program, you will learn how to support field investigations, inspections, and enforcement activities that help maintain clean and healthy air across multiple counties. You will work closely with experienced staff to learn inspection methods, regulatory requirements, and program goals. As a Air Quality Specialist Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Support: Learn to conduct inspections of air pollution sources and equipment to check for compliance with regulations and permit requirements
• Data Review: Review facility reports, inspection findings, and operating information to evaluate compliance status and identify issues
• Sample Collection: Collect samples of fuels and materials to support laboratory analysis used in enforcement and regulatory actions
• Complaint Response: Aid in the investigation of public complaints related to air quality concerns and document findings in the tracking system
• Regulatory Coordination: Work with permitting and operations staff to share site information and support development of accurate facility permits
• Enforcement Preparation: Assist with gathering evidence, preparing documentation and participating in follow up actions for enforcement cases

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel is required.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order 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 Williamsport. 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).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• You must possess and maintain a REAL ID 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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply