Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO)
hace 4 días
Bethlehem
Job Description About KCE: At KCE, we believe our people are our greatest asset. For more than 50 years, we've built a culture of excellence through investing in our employees. We're proudly employee-owned, which means our key team members have the opportunity to become shareholders and directly shape the future of KCE while staying true to our values and mission. Shape the Communities You Live In Are you a dedicated Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) who wants to make a tangible impact on public health, the environment, and community development? Join our collaborative engineering team and serve municipal clients by administering Pennsylvania's on-lot sewage permitting program. This role blends fieldwork and office responsibilities, offering professional autonomy, strong collaboration with municipalities, property owners, and regulatory agencies, and real opportunities to influence safe, sustainable communities. What Makes KCE Special • Work/Life Balance as a core value, • Competitive salary with paid overtime, • Flexible schedules and a casual dress code, • Comprehensive medical plans (HDHP with HSA or traditional options), • Employer-paid life & disability insurance, voluntary life options, • Dental and vision coverage, • 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth), • Paid vacation, sick days, and nine (9) holidays, • Paid parental leave, • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Regular company events and team-building activities, • Administer Pennsylvania's on-lot sewage permitting program on behalf of municipal clients., • Conduct site evaluations, soil probes, and witness percolation tests to determine suitability., • Review, approve, deny, or revoke sewage permit applications per Act 537 and PA DEP regulations., • Inspect new sewage system installations and repairs for code compliance., • Enforce state and local regulations, issue notices of violation when necessary., • Maintain accurate field notes, inspection logs, permits, and official records., • Educate and advise property owners, developers, installers, and municipal officials., • Collaborate with municipal leadership, engineers, health departments, and regulatory agencies., • Prepare reports, attend hearings or court proceedings as required., • Certification as a Pennsylvania Sewage Enforcement Officer., • Minimum of three years' experience as a certified SEO., • Strong knowledge of the PA Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537) and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 71-73., • Experience in soil testing, percolation tests, and site evaluations., • Ability to review and evaluate sewage permit applications for regulatory and technical compliance., • Excellent organizational skills with meticulous recordkeeping and reporting., • Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders., • Preferred experience in construction, plumbing, soils, surveying, or environmental inspection; college-level coursework in environmental science, biology, geology, or a related field. This position is open to U.S. residents with legal authorization to work (no visa sponsorship at this time). Why You Should Apply • Be part of a people-first, employee-owned company with a 50-year track record of excellence., • Enjoy meaningful work that directly protects public health and the environment. We'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing why you're excited about this role and how your experience aligns with our needs.