Environmental Trainee - Water Quality Specialist

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Environmental Trainee - Water Quality Specialist

Salary

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Luzerne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40299-75400

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP NERO Wtrwy Wtlnds

Opening Date

01/14/2026

Closing Date

1/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

75400

Position Number

50697186

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00354210

Bureau / Division

EP Northeast Regional Office, Waterway Wetland

Worksite Address

2 Public Square

City

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18701

Contact Name

Susan Kreiser-Array

Contact Email

skreiserar@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you excited about the opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on protecting the health and environment of Pennsylvania's communities? If so, consider applying for the position of Environmental Trainee. In this role, you will play a crucial part in monitoring farms, milking operations, and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations to ensure compliance with environmental policies and procedures. Your work will span several counties within the Northeast Regional Office, allowing you to engage in a variety of impactful tasks. Seize this chance to apply your passion for the environment and make a difference—apply now!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will participate in both formal and on-the-job training to enhance your knowledge and skills. Your responsibilities will include conducting inspections, surveys, and investigations related to the regulation of individuals, businesses, and municipalities that discharge into the waters of the Commonwealth. You will address complaints and ensure compliance with regulations under Chapter 102, Chapter 105, and Chapter 91.36, focusing on manure management and local stormwater issues, while also increasing field presence for inspections of non-CAFO agricultural operations. Additionally, you will perform reviews and inspections to verify adherence to Department-issued CAFO permits in priority watersheds, as well as conduct routine and compliance evaluations of assigned agricultural establishments. This work encompasses the management, treatment, and discharge of manure and wastewater to ensure compliance with NPDES and Part II permit conditions, including inspections of farms, milking operations, and other Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations to assess waste generation and environmental impact.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) 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 Wilkes-Barre. 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 Pennsy