Environmental Trainee

Company: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Location: Knox
Posted on: February 22, 2025

Job Description:

THE POSITION
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a dedicated individual who is enthusiastic about protecting the health and welfare of Pennsylvania's residents and its natural surroundings. If you are eager to take the next step in your career as an environmental trainee within the Commonwealth, we invite you to submit your application today and become a part of our committed team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The selected candidate will engage in a comprehensive one-year training program that combines formal education with practical, on-the-job experience to acquire the responsibilities associated with the role of a Sanitarian. This position involves executing the objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Program by performing inspections, assessments, consultations, and educational initiatives aimed at ensuring adherence to established regulations. The individual will be responsible for inspecting public water systems, monitoring compliance with regulatory standards, analyzing monitoring data, and implementing corrective measures or enforcement actions as required. Additionally, the candidate will be tasked with entering data into tracking systems and supporting compliance and enforcement activities.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.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 Knox. 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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; orA bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirement: This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
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.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

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