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

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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 occurred
• Site Evaluation: Conduct initial assessments, collect samples, and review documents for cleanup and remediation needs
• Project Coordination: Manage contractors, participate in planning, and oversee cleanup work at hazardous waste and Superfund sites
• Technical Review: Examine studies, work plans, reports, and proposals to ensure compliance with laws and standards
• Community Support: Attend public meetings, assist with outreach, and coordinate information sharing at affected sites
• Data Management: Maintain records, update electronic systems, and ensure accuracy and consistency of environmental data

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 4:00 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 begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a journey-level specialist in a waste management program; or
• Two years of experience in environmental protection and a bachelor's degree with major course work in biology, chemistry, or in a field closely related to environmental protection. A master's degree with major course work in any of the fields closely related to environmental protection may be substituted for one year of the required experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges and abilities.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

• You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.