Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO)

Description

• Maintain accurate field notes, inspection logs, permits, and official records.
• Provide guidance and education to property owners, developers, installers, and municipal officials.
• Stay current on regulatory updates, industry standards, and best practices through continuing education.
• Collaborate with municipal leadership, engineers, health departments, and regulatory agencies.
• Administer Pennsylvania's on-lot sewage permitting program on behalf of municipal clients.
• Conduct site evaluations, soil probes, and witness percolation testing to assess site suitability.
• Prepare reports and documentation and attend hearings or court proceedings as required.
• Review, approve, deny, or revoke sewage permit applications in accordance with Act 537 and PA DEP regulations.
• Enforce applicable state and local sewage regulations, including issuing notices of violation when necessary.
• Inspect new sewage system installations and repairs to ensure compliance with approved designs and codes.

Requirements

• Experience performing and interpreting soil testing, percolation tests, and site evaluations.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites throughout the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
• Strong knowledge of the PA Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537) and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 71-73.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in recordkeeping and reporting.
• Ability to review and evaluate sewage permit applications for regulatory and technical compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills when working with applicants, municipalities, and colleagues.
• Experience in construction, plumbing, soils, surveying, or environmental inspection preferred.
• College-level coursework in environmental science, biology, geology, or a related field preferred.
• Certification as a Pennsylvania Sewage Enforcement Officer (or ability to obtain and maintain certification).

Benefits

• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance available
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Nine (9) Holidays
• Company Events and team-building activities
• Work/Life Balance is a Core Value at KCE.
• Comprehensive Medical Plan Options: HDHP with Health Savings Account (HSA) or traditional copay plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dental and Vision and Voluntary Life insurance options
• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth)
• Competitive Salary with paid overtime
• Flexible Work Schedules and casual dress code
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance