Environmental Engineering Trainee

Are you enthusiastic about protecting the health of Pennsylvania's communities and the environment? In this esteemed position, you will be tasked with reviewing or analyzing technical engineering data related to the activities assigned to the Clean Water Program. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in this prestigious capacity, where your expertise will play a crucial role in advancing the mission of safeguarding Pennsylvania's water resources. Your expertise can help shape a healthier future for Pennsylvania!

As an Environmental Engineer Trainee, you will engage in a comprehensive one-year training program that combines formal education with practical on-the-job experience. This program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill the responsibilities of an Environmental Engineer Specialist effectively.

In this role, you will be responsible for the evaluation of applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits mandated by the Clean Water Act for the discharge of treated wastewater into Pennsylvania waterways. Your responsibilities will also include assessing plans and specifications submitted by applicants seeking permits under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, which encompasses large sewer systems, pump stations, force mains, sewage treatment facilities, and industrial waste treatment plants.

Furthermore, you will be tasked with communicating the department's policies through direct interactions and phone consultations. This includes providing information on permits, stormwater management, combined sewer overflows, fundamental principles of whole effluent toxicity testing, the total residual chlorine policy, water quality standards, various general permits, special protection water procedures, the toxics strategy, and any other relevant policies and procedures currently in effect or assigned to the permits section.

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

• 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 3 days a 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.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $64,861.00 (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:

• 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; or
• A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

• 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.

• 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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

• 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.