Environmental Engineering Trainee

Salary: $66,328.00 - $79,062.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-42702-14510
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP BAQ Source Tstng Mntrng Div
Opening Date: 02/18/2026
Closing Date: 3/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 14510
Position Number: 00268903
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B4
Pay Group: ST06
Bureau / Division Code: 00352740
Bureau / Division: EP BAQ Source Testing Mntrng Div
Worksite Address: 400 Market Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17110
Contact Name: Susan Kreier-Array
Contact Email: [click to reveal email address]skreiserar@pa.gov

THE POSITION

If you treasure the environment and want a career that will put you on the front lines of protecting Pennsylvania's most precious resources, this may be the position for you! The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a passionate Environmental Engineering Trainee who is committed to safeguarding the well-being and security of Pennsylvania's residents and surroundings. Do not miss this exciting chance to engage in and receive training on the foundational aspects of stationary source air emission testing within the Commonwealth. Embrace this remarkable opportunity today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of an Environmental Engineering Specialist. Learning and assisting with evaluating and communicating the compliance of moderately complex test protocols and reports with federal and state regulations, as well as plan approvals and operating permits. You will also suggest retests or impose limitations on the use of test data. Effective communication with the regulated facility, testing contractors, and staff from the DEP regional or district offices will be crucial for gathering information and clarifying details. Your responsibilities include providing clear technical support to DEP staff, the regulated community, the public, and various stakeholders regarding DEP laws and best practices.

Familiarity with DEP software applications, such as the Pennsylvania SourceTest Information Management System (PSIMS) and the Environment Facility Application Compliance Tracking System (eFACTS), will be essential for efficient workflow processing and data analysis. Additionally, you will observe and document low complexity field sampling in hazardous industrial environments and on stack sampling platforms at heights of up to 100 feet, often under challenging weather conditions. Your duties will also encompass reviewing regulations and technical guidance, as well as participating in sampling activities as part of a DEP test team in similar hazardous settings.
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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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 Harrisburg. 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 $66,328.00 (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:

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

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's 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:

• 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]www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.
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Condition of Employment-Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing, a conferred bachelor's degree or higher in environmental engineering, or any engineering field that includes 9 credits in environmental engineering?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college 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.

• Yes
• No

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If you are within three months of completing a conferred bachelor's degree or higher in environmental engineering, or any engineering field that includes 9 credits in environmental engineering, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
05

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?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered no, type N/A in the textbox below.
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Do you possess one year of full-time experience in environmental engineering?

• Yes
• No

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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.)
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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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• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DATA COLLECTION AND CALCULATION
Collect and review data from facilities and consultants regarding potential and actual air pollution contamination. Perform mathematical and engineering calculations to verify data is accurate. Take corrective action for any data discrepancies.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience collecting and reviewing data regarding potential or actual air pollution contamination. I verified the data calculations or took corrective action for discrepancies.
• B. I have experience collecting and reviewing data regarding potential or actual environmental contamination NOT related to air pollution. I verified the data calculations or took corrective action for discrepancies.
• C. I have experience collecting and reviewing data regarding potential or actual air pollution or environmental contamination. I did NOT verify the data calculations or take corrective action for discrepancies.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to mathematics, data collection, data analysis, or environmental engineering.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work 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.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. You experience collecting and reviewing data regarding potential or actual air or environmental contamination.
3. You experience verifying data calculations or taking correction action for discrepancies.
4. The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

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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.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ANALYZE PROCESSES FOR COMPLIANCE
Analyze air contamination treatment processes for efficiency. Analyze stationary sources of emissions at facilities to ensure they are operating effectively, functioning properly, and in compliance with allowable emission rates.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience analyzing air contamination treatment processes or stationary sources of emissions at facilities to ensure efficient operations or compliance with allowable emission rates.
• B. I have experience analyzing environmental treatment processes or equipment at facilities to ensure compliance with rules or regulations.
• C. I have experience analyzing environmental treatment processes or equipment at facilities to ensure efficient operations. I did NOT verify compliance with rules or regulations.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to compliance, operations management, environmental treatment processes, equipment operations, or process engineering.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work 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.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. Your experience analyzing air contamination or environmental treatment processes.
3. Your experience analyzing stationary sources of emissions or equipment at facilities.
4. Your experience ensuring efficient operations or compliance with regulations.
5. The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

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

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Write technical letters, memoranda, public notices, and other correspondence for staff, facilities, consultants, agencies, or the public regarding emissions testing and test protocols.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience writing technical letters, memos, or other correspondence. I had the final responsibility for the completed product.
• B. I have experience drafting technical letters, memos, or other correspondence. Someone else had the final responsibility for the completed product.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, business writing, English composition, or journalism.
• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work 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.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. Your experience writing/drafting technical letters, memos, or other correspondence.
3. The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

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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.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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