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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 1 day ago

Surface Mine Conservation Inspector Trainee (Environmental Trainee)

Cambria County, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

$46K/yr - $46K/yr

4+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Surface Mine Conservation Inspector Trainee to join the Department of Environmental Protection at the Cambria District Mining Office. This role involves a 12-month training program to learn about monitoring and compliance for surface mining operations, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in a 12-month training period to learn how to perform the duties of a Surface Mine Conservation Inspector

Learn how to conduct investigations of public complaints concerning the department’s programs of blasting, private and public water supplies degradation or diminution, environmental degradation, and public health and safety

Learn how to conduct complete, partial, and follow-up inspections at coal and non-coal surface mines, the surface effects of underground coal mines, coal refuse disposal areas, coal preparation, and coal handling facilities

Acquire the skills and expertise needed to determine violations of environmental and safety laws, rules, and regulations based on data compiled through inspections, investigations, laboratory analyses reports, and observations

Learn how to initiate enforcement proceedings and procedures in accordance with the Technical Guidance Document and all applicable statutes and regulations

Gain experience in preparing administrative reports; preparing a range of letters, memoranda, and correspondence; and learning how to provide testimony at legal proceedings as necessary

Qualification

Environmental scienceEnvironmental engineeringGeologyBiologyEcologyPublic speakingData analysisInvestigative skillsTechnical writingCommunication skills

Required

Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field

A bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field

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

This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license

You must meet the PA residency requirement

You must be able to perform essential job functions