Solid Waste Specialist Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

JOB
Propel your passion for the environment into your next professional, high-impact role! The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an enthusiastic Solid Waste Specialist Trainee to assist in protecting the health of Pennsylvania's citizens and environment through the diligent inspection of solid waste facilities. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges and making a positive impact in the community. Your efforts will help ensure that hazardous sites are properly managed and cleaned up, contributing to a safer and healthier environment. Together, we can make a difference and create a cleaner, safer future for all!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
As a Solid Waste Specialist Trainee, you will participate in a 12-month training period in which you will be trained to perform the duties of a Solid Waste Specialist. You will learn how to conduct evaluations of various solid waste management facilities located in the five counties served by the Southeast Regional Office. Solid waste management facilities are evaluated for compliance with Commonwealth environmental statutes, regulations, and department policies pertaining to the management of solid waste. Duties will focus on the inspection of hazardous, residual, and municipal waste management facilities. You will also learn how to investigate citizen complaints, as well as spills or incidents involving pollution, and initiate enforcement actions if violations are identified. You will further gain the skills necessary to review remediation plans and ensure that the appropriate corrective actions are taken to resolve violations.Additional areas of focus include learning how to review permit applications and plans to determine if the proposed plans are in compliance with departmental regulations, as well as collecting samples of various media and wastes to establish compliance status. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will also participate in meetings with public officials, the regulated community, and citizens concerning solid waste management issues.Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employmentWork 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, 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 Norristown. 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 $45,907.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

SUPPLEMENTAL 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.