Sewage Planning Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

Are you searching for a fulfilling career path in which you can help protect public health and guide communities towards safer water systems? The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is eager to welcome a committed Sewage Planning Specialist Trainee who is ready to make a positive impact throughout the Commonwealth. In this position, you will learn how to help municipalities understand and follow the rules that keep sewage systems safe and effective. You will also have the opportunity to review plans, support local officials, and contribute to sound environmental practices. Your enthusiasm to learn and grow can make a significant impact, and we are excited to welcome someone who shares our vision for a healthier, cleaner Pennsylvania! This position supports the administration of the Sewage Facilities Act by working with local agencies and reviewing sewage planning activities. Through your work, you will ensure that municipalities follow state requirements and protect public health and the environment. As a Sewage Planning Specialist Trainee, you will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of a Sewage Planning Specialist 1. You will learn how to perform the following duties: Agency Evaluation: Conduct evaluations of local agencies and sewage enforcement officers and recommend corrective actions Plan Review: Review sewage planning proposals and take appropriate action on land development submissions Guidance Support: Assist with developing program guidance and help provide regional training for enforcement officers Report Analysis: Review Chapter 94 Annual Wasteload Management reports and provide recommendations related to loading status and compliance Public Communication: Provide information to municipal officials, consultants, and the public on program requirements Case Documentation: Prepare case files, respond to information requests, and maintain required data entries Work Schedule and Additional Information Full‑time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch Telework: Opportunity to work from home up to 3 days per week. Must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If unable to telework, option to report to the headquarters office in Williamsport. Availability subject to change. Salary: Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases Qualifications Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training Applicants considered to have met educational requirements when within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree Special Requirement Requires possession of an active motor vehicle license Other Requirements Must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport; proof of possession needed at time of conditional offer Must meet the PA residency requirement Must be able to perform essential job functions Veterans Preference Applicants who are qualified veterans receive employment preference under Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103). View gov website for more information. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as it seeks 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania