Environmental Protection Specialist

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Environmental Protection Specialist

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-55903-14230

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP NCRO Env Clnup Brwnflds Rdv

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14230

Position Number

00057586

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00354450

Bureau / Division

Northcentral Regional Office, Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Redevelopment

Worksite Address

208 West 3rd Street

City

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17701

Contact Name

Alison Zener

Contact Email

ra-depjobs@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
As an Environmental Protection Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will take part in work that protects communities and restores contaminated areas. This position offers a balance of field tasks, technical reviews, and coordination with agencies and partners. Your efforts will support environmental cleanup and responsible redevelopment across the region. Join a mission-driven team that values accuracy, safety, and strong public service.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports environmental cleanup, investigations, and site management activities within the Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program. It requires careful evaluation of incidents, coordination with agencies, and review of technical documents. As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will perform the following duties:Incident Response: Investigate complaints and environmental events to determine if contamination has occurredSite Evaluation: Conduct initial assessments, collect samples, and review documents for cleanup and remediation needsProject Coordination: Manage contractors, participate in planning, and oversee cleanup work at hazardous waste and Superfund sitesTechnical Review: Examine studies, work plans, reports, and proposals to ensure compliance with laws and standardsCommunity Support: Attend public meetings, assist with outreach, and coordinate information sharing at affected sitesData Management: Maintain records, update electronic systems, and ensure accuracy and consistency of environmental dataInterested 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) part-time, up to 2 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 Williamsport. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begi