District Environmental Manager (Environmental Planning Manager) (DOT, District 4-0 Employees Only)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dunmore, Northern (Lackawanna County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a District Environmental Manager for District 4-0 to lead environmental reviews, guide policy, and ensure compliance with laws and project timetables. You will supervise analysts, manage permit activities, monitor programs like MS4 and Environmental Management Program, and help shape stormwater design and maintenance policies.

This is a full-time role with telework options subject to PA residency and approval.

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional planning experience in local, regional, or state planning including two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Two years of experience as an Environmental Planning Supervisor.
• Master's degree in planning or environmental sciences with five years of professional planning experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental analyses and guide preparation of required reports.
• Support waterway permitting activities and ensure permit requirements are met.
• Assist with monitoring and improving district programs related to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System and Strategic Environmental Management Program.
• Help shape district policies for stormwater control measure design and maintenance.
• Manage district commitments involving environmental mitigation and related inspections.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Environmental planning

Project management

Policy development

Education

Master's degree in planning or environmental sciences

Job description

Make your mark by leading environmental efforts that keep major projects moving forward! The District Environmental Manager position with the Department of Transportation allows you to review plans, guide policies, and support safe construction practices. You will help ensure that environmental commitments are met and that projects stay in line with state and federal requirements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both leadership and hands-on problem solving.

This role oversees the review of transportation plans and related environmental requirements to ensure full compliance with laws and policies. It supports the development and evaluation of environmental programs and commitments across the District. As a District Environmental Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Environmental Review: Coordinate environmental analyses and guide preparation of required reports
• Permit Management: Support waterway permitting activities and ensure permit requirements are met
• Program Compliance: Assist with monitoring and improving district programs related to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System and Strategic Environmental Management Program
• Policy Development: Help shape district policies for stormwater control measure design and maintenance
• Mitigation Oversight: Manage district commitments involving environmental mitigation and related inspections

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 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.

Organization or Location Restrictions:

• This posting is restricted to Department of Transportation, District 4-0 employees only.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Seven years of professional planning experience in local, regional, or state planning including two years in a supervisory capacity; or
• Two years of experience as an Environmental Planning Supervisor; or
• A Master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and five years of professional planning experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires a Class C driver's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.

This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Promotion Without Exam
  • Reassignment(Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment)
    • Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
  • Voluntary Demotion

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Environmental Planning Supervisor
  • District Environmental Specialist, Transportation
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service.

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.