Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a state government agency responsible for protecting Pennsylvania's environmental and natural resources. Employees perform environmental protection work or carry out support services in the following areas: waste, air, radiation protection, dam safety, watershed management, water facility regulation, water planning, abandoned mine reclamation, mine safety, mine inspection, oil and gas regulation, energy and community revitalization. Most DEP careers are specialized and technical in nature, and therefore require bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees to qualify.