Environmental Engineering Trainee

If you treasure the environment and want a career that will put you on the front lines of protecting Pennsylvania's most precious resources, this may be the position for you! The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a passionate Environmental Engineering Trainee who is committed to safeguarding the well-being and security of Pennsylvania's residents and surroundings. Do not miss this exciting chance to engage in and receive training on the foundational aspects of stationary source air emission testing within the Commonwealth. Embrace this remarkable opportunity today!

In this role, you will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of an Environmental Engineering Specialist. Learning and assisting with evaluating and communicating the compliance of moderately complex test protocols and reports with federal and state regulations, as well as plan approvals and operating permits. You will also suggest retests or impose limitations on the use of test data. Effective communication with the regulated facility, testing contractors, and staff from the DEP regional or district offices will be crucial for gathering information and clarifying details. Your responsibilities include providing clear technical support to DEP staff, the regulated community, the public, and various stakeholders regarding DEP laws and best practices.

Familiarity with DEP software applications, such as the Pennsylvania SourceTest Information Management System (PSIMS) and the Environment Facility Application Compliance Tracking System (eFACTS), will be essential for efficient workflow processing and data analysis. Additionally, you will observe and document low complexity field sampling in hazardous industrial environments and on stack sampling platforms at heights of up to 100 feet, often under challenging weather conditions. Your duties will also encompass reviewing regulations and technical guidance, as well as participating in sampling activities as part of a DEP test team in similar hazardous settings.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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 Harrisburg. 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 begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66,328.00 (before taxes).

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering; or
• One year of experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.