Environmental Group Manager

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Environmental Group Manager to lead a team of engineers who review permit applications that protect waterways and wetlands. You will oversee key regulatory work to support safe development and responsible environmental practices.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, five years of experience, and PA residency. Telework part-time is possible; travel is required and salary starts at $78,925.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Five years of professional environmental protection experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid driver’s license and valid Professional Engineer license (PA).
• PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Permitting Section by managing engineering staff and reviewing technical work.
• Ensure proper interpretation of environmental regulations and consistent, accurate permitting decisions.
• Review permit applications to protect waterways and wetlands and support safe development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological, physical, or environmental sciences; engineering; or related field

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF I-2026-54690 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JULY 29, 2026 TO AUGUST 17, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Step into a leadership role that shapes environmental protection as an Environmental Group Manager with the Department of Environmental Protection. This position guides a team of engineers who review important permit applications that help protect waterways and wetlands. You will oversee key regulatory work that supports safe development and responsible environmental practices. Join a mission-driven agency that values strong leadership and thoughtful decision-making.

This position oversees the Permitting Section by managing engineering staff, reviewing technical work, and ensuring proper interpretation of environmental regulations. You will support consistent, accurate permitting decisions that help protect waterways and wetlands. As an Environmental Group Manager, you will perform the following duties:

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.
• This position requires travel
• You will have the option to work from one of the following headquarters offices:
  • Northeast Regional Office - 2 Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
  • Scranton District Office - 321 Biden Street, Suite 300, Scranton, PA 18503
  • Pottsville District Mining Office - 5 West Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901
  • Bethlehem District Office - 4530 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $78,925.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; and five years of professional environmental protection experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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.)
  • Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.)
  • Voluntary Demotion
  • Reinstatement(Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement.)

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:
  • Aquatic Biologist 2
  • Aquatic Biologist Supervisor
  • Civil Engineer (hydraulic)
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Environmental Engineering Specialist
  • Environmental Planning Supervisor
  • Environmental Protection Compliance Specialist
  • Environmental Protection Specialist
  • Licensed Professional Geologist
  • Senior Civil Engineer (Hydraulic)
  • Water Program Specialist
  • Water Quality Specialist Supervisor
  • Oil And Gas Inspector
  • Oil And Gas Inspector Supervisor
  • Solid Waste Program Specialist
  • Mineral Resources Program Specialist
  • We will also consider applications from current Commonwealth employees in pay scale group ST07 or ST08 for which there is a logical occupational, functional, or career developmental relationship to this position. All applicants must meet the minimum experience and training requirements.
• 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.