Water Quality Specialist Supervisor

Posting number: CS-2026-53731-75630

Department: Department of Environmental Protection

Division: EP SERO Clean Wtr

Job classification: Water Quality Specialist Supervisor

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Environmental Services, Water Agency

Summary

Bring your leadership and energy to an agency that serves communities every day! As a Water Quality Specialist Supervisor with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will guide a team focused on keeping Pennsylvania’s waters clean. This role allows you to make a meaningful impact by ensuring safe practices at facilities and in the field. You will help protect natural resources while supporting staff development and strong program performance. Join a team that values dedication, skill, and public service!

Examples of duties

This position oversees Water Quality Specialists who carry out investigations, inspections, and compliance activities related to Clean Water programs. It ensures that field operations are effective, safe, and consistent with state policies. As a Water Quality Specialist Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Leadership: Guide Water Quality Specialists by assigning work, reviewing reports, and coaching field performance
• Inspection Oversight: Review facility operations and inspection results to ensure adherence to procedures and environmental regulations
• Program Coordination: Support planning, reporting, and communication activities that improve the performance of Clean Water programs
• Incident Response: Coordinate investigations of spills, pollution incidents, and other emergencies that may affect public health or the environment
• Enforcement Support: Review violations, prepare referrals, and collaborate with enforcement staff to resolve compliance issues
• Training Management: Assess staff training needs and implement development plans that strengthen skills and field readiness

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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Water Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which affords the applicant the required knowledges and abilities.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

• You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the