What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitarian Trainee (Environmental Trainee) position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about safeguarding the health and environment of Pennsylvania? The Department of Environmental Protection is eager to find a committed individual just like you! If you're seeking to elevate your career within the Commonwealth, seize this chance to apply for the Sanitarian position without delay!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is a professional position within the Safe Drinking Water Program. An employee in this position performs a variety of duties, within an assigned geographical area of the Commonwealth, involving the regulation of public water systems to ensure compliance with the Department's rules and regulations and to protect public health. Work involves the application of these rules and regulations during the conduct of surveillance, compliance and enforcement activities. Work also involves consulting with and / or responding to private water supply cases, water-related issues from other Department programs and / or state or federal agencies, conditions caused by drought or flooding, and other emergency situations.
If the position is filled as an Environmental Trainee, the incumbent will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of a Sanitarian. The work products produced; i.e., memos, reports, letters, etc. are reviewed by the supervisor before being issued or released. The Environmental Trainee will have direct supervision and within the training plan Environmental Trainee will perform the following job duties.
Primary Program Activities with Public Water Systems :
1) Sanitary Surveys / Full Inspections : Conducts an extensive evaluation of a public water system (PWS) and documents the adequacy of its sources, facilities, equipment, operation and maintenance, distribution network, and overall management to determine the ability of the water system to consistently produce safe drinking water. Owners and operators are interviewed. All components of the water system are inspected and evaluated. Pertinent written records are reviewed. Water samples may be collected, both pre and post treatment. If issued, the public water supply permit and any operating conditions are reviewed. Following the sanitary survey, eFACTS, the PA Safe Drinking Water Information System (PADWIS) and the file copy of the inventory information form are updated. Operational and infrastructure deficiencies are noted for use as recommendations in the inspection report or other separate report.
2) Other Inspection Types : Conducts partial, follow-up, complaint and other inspection types, as needed, to determine compliance with the PA Safe Drinking Water Act and its associated regulations. Inspection Reports are completed, which identify deficiencies and violations and prescribes corrective action or changes in operation, to be completed within allotted time frames usually established by consultation with the operator and in accordance with the regulations. Water quality field data is collected utilizing portable field test equipment (chemical test kits, measuring devices, etc.) and water samples are collected for analysis by the DEP laboratory. Laboratory test results are evaluated for compliance with current drinking water standards and treatment techniques. An inspection checklist is completed. Partial inspections concentrate on specific aspects or items of a public water system. Follow-up inspections are generally used to track the status of or progress with completing a required action or milestone. Complaint inspections are conducted in response to reported water quality and quantity issues. Investigations of suspected waterborne disease outbreaks are conducted and coordinated with PA Department of Agriculture and PA Department of Health.
3) Consultation : Provides information in the field, office, or over the phone to waterworks operators, the general public, professional engineers, DEP legal staff, laboratories, municipal officials and other interested parties. Waterworks operators require continuing update on current, new, and changing regulations. Maintains readily available materials for distribution and must be familiar with all requirements of the PA Safe Drinking Water Act, its associated regulations, and current policies and procedures of the Department.
4) Plan Review : Reviews plans and specifications for new and existing Non Community Water Systems (NCWSs), including siting and construction of new sources, treatment systems, storage, and distribution design in conjunction with program engineers and hydrogeologists. Assists the program engineers and hydrogeologists on new sources and treatment of Community Water Systems (CWSs), including source siting, pump tests, new facility inspections and follow-ups. Must be familiar with the Department's Public Water Supply Manuals, especially Parts II and IV, which contain standards for CWSs and NCWSs. Also reviews monitoring plans, Operation and Maintenance Plans, and Emergency Response Plans to assess completeness and / or determine compliance with Department standards.
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 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 Norristown.
- Salary : Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,890.00 (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
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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.
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