Salary: $69,203.00 - $90,211.00 Annually
Location : Montgomery County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-49513-14520
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP SERO Clean Wtr
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 14520
Position Number: 50658095
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B4
Pay Group: ST07
Bureau / Division Code: 00354160
Bureau / Division: Southeast Regional Office, Clean Water
Worksite Address: 2 East Main Street
City: Norristown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19401
Contact Name: OA, CE DEP
Contact Email: [click to reveal email address]RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov

THE POSITION
As an Environmental Engineering Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will play a vital role in reviewing applications that shape the future of water quality across the state. You will help evaluate treatment systems, support local governments, and guide responsible environmental decisions. Your work strengthens public trust and protects water for future generations. Become part of an agency committed to strong environmental stewardship.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on reviewing technical applications, developing permit documents, and supporting programs that protect the Commonwealth's water resources. As our Environmental Engineering Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

Application Review: Evaluate PennVest, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, and Part II permit applications for technical accuracy and compliance
Effluent Analysis: Develop effluent limits and prepare supporting documents based on water quality standards
Technical Coordination: Work with municipalities, agencies, and specialists to address permit requirements and program needs
Field Inspection: Conduct site visits to assess facilities, verify construction, and support application evaluation
Report Preparation: Create technical reports, draft permits, deficiency letters, and supporting documentation
Data Management: Maintain records, complete system entries, and support tracking of permit activities

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 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 $69,203 (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:

Successful completion of the training program for Environmental Engineering Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
One year of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
Two years of professional 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
One year of professional experience in environmental engineering, and a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering.
Graduate study in environmental engineering or in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Conditions of Employment:

This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
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 [click to reveal website link] 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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01

Condition of Employment - Do you possess a current drivers license which is not under suspension?

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
03

Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Environmental Engineering Trainee program?

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05

How many years of full-time professional experience in environmental engineering do you possess?

2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

Do you possess a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list your certification number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
10

Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
12

How much graduate coursework have you completed in Environmental Engineering or a closely related field?

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - INTERPRETS PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Interprets environmental engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents for wastewater infrastructure improvement projects that benefit the environment, the regulated community, and the health and safety of the public.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience interpreting environmental engineering plans, specifications, or contract documents for WASTEWATER infrastructure projects.
B. I have experience interpreting environmental engineering plans, specifications, or contract documents for DRINKING WATER OR NON-POINT SOURCE AND STORMWATER infrastructure projects. I do NOT have experience with wastewater infrastructure projects.
C. I have experience interpreting engineering plans, specifications, or contract documents for ANY engineering, architectural, or construction project NOT related to wastewater, drinking water, OR non-point source and stormwater infrastructure projects.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to engineering, architectural design, or construction management.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to interpreting engineering plans, specifications, or contract documents.
The type(s) of projects for which you interpreted engineering plans, specifications, and/or contract documents.
Your level or responsibility.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - WRITES TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
Writes technical documents such as water quality reports, quarterly reports, annual reports, regulations, and technical guidance, standards, and procedures for the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of facilities and programs.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience independently writing technical documents for internal AND public use. I was responsible for the final content of the documents.
B. I have experience independently writing technical documents for internal OR public use. I was responsible for the final content of the documents.
C. I have experience drafting PORTIONS of written technical documents. Someone else was responsible for the final content of the documents.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, or business writing.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to technical writing, including the type(s) of documents you wrote.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical and engineering assistance to a variety of stakeholders such as government officials, staff, regulated community, public, or consultants regarding state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to wastewater infrastructure projects.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience providing technical and engineering assistance regarding environmental laws, rules, regulations, or policies related to WASTEWATER infrastructure projects.
B. I have experience providing technical and engineering assistance regarding environmental laws, rules, regulations, or policies related to DRINKING WATER OR NON-POINT SOURCE AND STORMWATER infrastructure projects. I did NOT provide assistance related to wastewater infrastructure projects.
C. I have experience providing technical assistance regarding the environmental laws, rules, regulations, or policies related to ANY engineering, architectural, or construction project.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to environmental engineering, public speaking, or communications.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to providing technical and engineering assistance.
The topic(s) on which you provided technical and engineering assistance.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ASSESSES PROJECT PLANS
Identifies wastewater, drinking water, or non-point source and stormwater infrastructure improvement project alternatives. Assesses each plan for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Determines and addresses areas of concern and selects most cost-effective solution for implementation.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience assessing WASTEWATER infrastructure project plans for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, or compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or policies.
B. I have experience assessing DRINKING WATER OR NON-POINT SOURCE AND STORMWATER infrastructure project plans for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, or compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or policies. I do NOT have experience assessing WASTEWATER infrastructure project plans.
C. I have experience assessing project plans for infrastructure projects OTHER THAN wastewater, drinking water, or non-point source and stormwater for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, or compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or policies.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to assessing plans for infrastructure projects, including the type(s) of projects.
Your level of responsibility.

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