THE POSITION
Are you ready for a rewarding career which will teach you the skills necessary to help protect the air we all depend on? Join the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as an Air Quality Specialist Trainee and play a key role in safeguarding public health. Within this role, you will learn how to evaluate industrial facilities, support clean air initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the southwest region. Your work will promote safer communities and stronger environmental standards. Apply today to step into a profession where your efforts help shape a cleaner future!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is a 12 month trainee position in which you will receive formal and on-the-job training to learn the specialized duties of an Air Quality Specialist. Your work will focus on learning how to inspect industrial facilities, investigate complaints, review emissions data, and support compliance programs designed to uphold air quality standards. This position helps to ensure regulated facilities operate responsibly and follow all applicable environmental laws. As an Air Quality Specialist Trainee, you will learn how to perform the following duties:
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- Compliance Inspections: Conduct inspections at industrial facilities to verify adherence to air quality requirements
- Complaint Review: Investigate air pollution complaints and prepare documentation for follow-up actions
- Data Verification: Review emission inventory data and update facility information in eFACTS andAir Information Management System (AIMS) systems
- Sampling Activities: Monitor stack tests and collect samples to support compliance determinations
- Asbestos Monitoring: Evaluate asbestos notifications and inspect demolition or removal operations
- Enforcement Collaboration: Document violations, assist in enforcement actions and participate in meetings with facility representativesInterested 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.
- Travel is required.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, and report to the office 1 day per month. 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 New Stanton. 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 $46,827.00 (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:
- 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 will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirement:
- All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
Work Location: In person
