Water Program Specialist

THE POSITION

As a Water Program Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will be part of a team that supports statewide drinking water oversight. This position gives you the opportunity to help manage data systems, develop guidance, and support program operations. Your work will strengthen reporting, compliance, and communication efforts that protect communities. Step into a role where technical skills and public service come together to make a difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports statewide drinking water programs by helping manage data systems, develop procedures, and provide technical guidance. You will play a key role in organizing information that supports compliance, planning, and monitoring efforts. As a Water Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Data Management: Maintain drinking water data systems and ensure accurate inputs from water systems and laboratories
• Regulatory Interpretation: Develop and apply compliance algorithms based on state and federal regulations
• Technical Guidance: Prepare instructions and respond to questions from staff, laboratories, and water suppliers
• Training Support: Create and deliver training on data requirements, system use, and reporting procedures
• Statistical Analysis: Use analytical tools to evaluate water quality data and prepare reports and graphics
• Program Coordination: Work with state and federal agencies to share information and support coordinated program needs

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.
• This position will require travel
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• Three years of professional environmental protection experience; and a bachelor's degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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 with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state an