District Environmental Manager (Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation seeks a District Environmental Manager in Dunmore to guide environmental reviews and ensure project alignment with regulations. You will lead reviews, provide technical guidance, and coordinate permits across the district, driving responsible transportation project development.

You will oversee environmental planning, manage mitigation commitments, and work with consultants to uphold compliance programs such as MS4 and SEMP, ensuring timely and

Qualifications

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience including three years in the appropriate specialty and one year directing the work of civil engineers.
• Valid PA Professional Engineer license.
• Valid driver's license.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Reviews: Conduct detailed reviews of reports, plans, and analyses to ensure compliance with environmental laws and guidelines
• Technical Guidance: Recommend solutions to engineering issues discovered in design plans and project proposals
• Permit Coordination: Work with agencies to secure needed waterway and earth disturbance permits for construction and maintenance activities
• Program Oversight: Support district compliance programs related to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System and Strategic Environmental Management Program through monitoring, training, and policy development
• Mitigation Management: Manage and review environmental mitigation commitments, including inspections and coordination with consultants

Skills

Civil engineering

Environmental reviews

Project coordination

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Salary

$88,020.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58689-1115T

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 400

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

1115T

Position Number

50693847

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00080400

Bureau / Division

District Office 400

Worksite Address

55 Keystone Industrial Park

City

Dunmore, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18512

Contact Name

Dana Perraglia

Contact Phone

570.963.4730

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Step into a role that shapes the future of transportation! The District Environmental Manager with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation helps guide projects that protect communities and natural resources. This position offers a chance to lead important environmental reviews that keep road and bridge work on track. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing engineering and environmental goals together.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees technical reviews and environmental planning for transportation projects across the district. The work supports responsible project development and helps maintain compliance with important environmental rules. As a District Environmental Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Environmental Reviews: Conduct detailed reviews of reports, plans, and analyses to ensure compliance with environmental laws and guidelines
• Technical Guidance: Recommend solutions to engineering issues discovered in design plans and project proposals
• Permit Coordination: Work with agencies to secure needed waterway and earth disturbance permits for construction and maintenance activities
• Program Oversight: Support district compliance programs related to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System and Strategic Environmental Management Program through monitoring, training, and policy development
• Mitigation Management: Manage and review environmental mitigation commitments, including inspections and coordination with consultants

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Dunmore. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate speciality and one year of experience in directing the work of civil engineers.

Special Requirement:

• You must be in possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Post Employment Requirement:

• For the Bridges and Transportation parentheticals, successful candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Professional Engineer License issued by Pennsylvania within their initial six month probationary period.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.