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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Environmental Protection Specialist

NEOGOV is seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist to join the Department of Environmental Protection in Pennsylvania. The role involves managing waste regulations and providing technical support to ensure compliance with environmental laws.

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Responsibilities

Managing municipal, residual, and hazardous waste regulations across five counties
Acting as the project officer for corrective action, remediation, and closure activities funded by Solid Waste Abatement Funds within the region
Serving as the primary technical representative for the department throughout all project phases
Conducting assessments and site inspections to evaluate the project's scope and ensure the effective implementation of selected actions
Preparing detailed reports on findings and reviewing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with environmental statutes and departmental policies
Providing technical assistance to legal teams for cost recovery and other legal matters related to these projects

Qualification

Waste management regulationsEnvironmental protection experienceSite inspectionsBiology courseworkChemistry courseworkData analysisSample collectionTechnical writingCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

One year of experience as a journey-level specialist in a waste management program; or
Two years of experience in environmental protection and a bachelor's degree with major course work in biology, chemistry, or in a field closely related to environmental protection. A master's degree with major course work in any of the fields closely related to environmental protection may be substituted for one year of the required experience; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges and abilities
This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
You must meet the PA residency requirement
You must be able to perform essential job functions

Benefits

Health coverage
Vision
Dental
Wellness programs
Multiple retirement and investment plan options
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Eight weeks of paid parental leave
Military leave
Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays
Flexible work schedules
Work-from-home opportunities
Internal mobility
Professional development
Workplace charitable giving
Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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