Air Quality Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

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Air Quality Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

Salary

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56364-75400

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SERO Air Qlty

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

75400

Position Number

00204627

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00354170

Bureau / Division

Southeast Regional Office, Air Quality Program

Worksite Address

2 East Main Street

City

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19401

Contact Name

Alison Zener

Contact Email

ra-depjobs@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Would you take pride in a career focused on helping to protect the air that Pennsylvanian's breathe every day?  Join the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as an Air Quality Specialist Trainee and play a key role in keeping the air clean and safe for all who enjoy our great state.  This position offers hands-on field work, meaningful public service, and a chance to develop strong environmental skills.  If you would like to learn how to support inspections, investigations, and data collection that make a real impact across the southeast region, we want you on our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Within this role, you will participate in a 12-month training period in which you will learn the specialized duties of an Air Quality Specialist.  This position focuses on inspecting facilities, investigating complaints, and collecting emission data to support clean air standards in an assigned region.  Through your work, you will ensure compliance with environmental rules and help maintain accurate records for state and federal programs.  As an Air Quality Specialist Trainee, you will learn how to perform the following duties:Facility Inspection: Conduct inspections of air pollution sources and control equipment to determine compliance with regulationsData Collection: Gather and input emission inventory information into required systems to maintain accurate recordsCompliance Review: Assess reports, submissions, and operating conditions to determine whether facilities meet air quality requirementsComplaint Investigation: Investigate air pollution complaints by interviewing individuals, reviewing operations, and preparing technical reportsEnforcement Support: Document violations, prepare memos, and assist in actions needed to resolve non-compliance issuesSampling Duties: Monitor source tests, collect material samples, and evaluate data to determine environmental conditionsInterested 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.This position requires occasional 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 se