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

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56195-75400

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SWRO Air Qlty

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

75400

Position Number

00196928

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00354570

Bureau / Division

Southwest Regional Office, Air Quality Program

Worksite Address

131 Broadview Road

City

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15672

Contact Name

OA, CE DEP

Contact Email

RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you ready for a rewarding career which will teach you the skills necessary to help protect the air we all depend on?  Join the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as an Air Quality Specialist Trainee and play a key role in safeguarding public health.  Within this role, you will learn how to evaluate industrial facilities, support clean air initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the southwest region.  Your work will promote safer communities and stronger environmental standards.  Apply today to step into a profession where your efforts help shape a cleaner future!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is a 12 month trainee position in which you will receive formal and on-the-job training to learn the specialized duties of an Air Quality Specialist.  Your work will focus on learning how to inspect industrial facilities, investigate complaints, review emissions data, and support compliance programs designed to uphold air quality standards.  This position helps to ensure regulated facilities operate responsibly and follow all applicable environmental laws.  As an Air Quality Specialist Trainee, you will learn how to perform the following duties:Compliance Inspections: Conduct inspections at industrial facilities to verify adherence to air quality requirementsComplaint Review: Investigate air pollution complaints and prepare documentation for follow-up actionsData Verification: Review emission inventory data and update facility information in eFACTS andAir Information Management System (AIMS) systemsSampling Activities: Monitor stack tests and collect samples to support compliance determinationsAsbestos Monitoring: Evaluate asbestos notifications and inspect demolition or removal operationsEnforcement Collaboration: Document violations, assist in enforcement actions and participate in meetings with facility representativesInterested 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.Travel is required.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, and report to the office 1 day per month.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed in