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Sanitarian Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

Commonwealth of PA | Berks County, PA

Posted Date 4/13/2025
Description The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for passionate individuals who are committed to safeguarding the well-being of both Pennsylvania's residents and the environment. If you aspire to advance your career in public service as a Sanitarian Trainee, we encourage you to submit your application today. Join our dedicated team that is devoted to making a meaningful difference in the community!
The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for passionate individuals who are committed to safeguarding the well-being of both Pennsylvania's residents and the environment. If you aspire to advance your career in public service as a Sanitarian Trainee, we encourage you to submit your application today. Join our dedicated team that is devoted to making a meaningful difference in the community!
The selected candidate will engage in a comprehensive one-year formal training program designed to equip them with the essential skills and knowledge required for the role of a Sanitarian. This training will focus on several key responsibilities, including the critical task of safeguarding public water systems to ensure adherence to the Department's regulations and to promote public health. The candidate will be involved in various activities such as conducting surveillance, compliance checks, and enforcement actions to maintain the safety of these water systems. Additionally, they will perform thorough inventories, carry out both full and partial inspections, provide consultations, review plans, investigate complaints, and facilitate educational initiatives for operators and the public. Furthermore, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance through ongoing performance monitoring and enforcement activities.

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) full-time. 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 Reading.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • 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:

  • 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:

  • This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license. 

Other Requirements:
  • 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.

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. 
 
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.
  • 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.

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