Air Quality Engineering Trainee

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Air Quality Engineering Trainee

Salary

$66,328.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-41176-14000

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SERO Air Qlty

Opening Date

01/27/2026

Closing Date

2/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14000

Position Number

00213306

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00354170

Bureau / Division

EP SERO Air Quality

Worksite Address

2 East Main Street

City

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19401

Contact Name

Susan Kreiser-Array

Contact Email

skreiserar@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
The Department of Environmental Protection is actively looking to fill the position of Air Quality Engineering Trainee. This role offers a robust 12-month training program aimed at developing the essential skills required for a successful career as an Air Quality Engineering Specialist. As a trainee, you will immerse yourself in a variety of tasks, including the evaluation of requests for determination, the review of plan approval applications, and the assessment of operating permit applications. This hands-on experience will not only enhance your understanding of how compliance is maintained but will also provide you with the tools to address challenges such as appeals, violations, and complex calculations. Do not miss this opportunity to advance your career in environmental protection—apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for preparing Comment and Response Documents to effectively address feedback received both internally and during the public comment period. Your duties will include assessing the technical and economic viability of various types of instrumentation and equipment, such as dust collectors, scrubbers, and oxidizers, which are essential for controlling emissions. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with municipal and public notice requirements for each application, which involves posting notices of permit actions in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. You will also be tasked with monitoring actions and tasks related to applications within the Environmental Facility Application Compliance Tracking System (eFACTS). Furthermore, your role will involve reviewing requests for determinations, plan approval applications, and operating permit applications submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for both new and existing sources at various facilities. It is crucial to provide guidance to the regulated community regarding compliance issues, detailing how adherence to applicable state and federal regulations can be achieved through proper operation, maintenance, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting practices.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.This position may require overnight travel as needed. 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 Norristown. The ability to telewor