Environmental Planner 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation is seeking an Environmental Planner 1 to help advance safe, environmentally responsible transportation projects. You will support environmental review across districts, align planning with laws and best practices, and help engage communities.

The role offers the potential for telework and a stable schedule. Ideal candidates bring meaningful experience in environmental planning, relevant degrees, and a willingness to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning.
• Applicants may qualify with a Master's degree in environmental planning or a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and reviewing environmental documents such as categorical exclusions, technical reports, and mitigation plans.
• Assist with evaluating potential effects of transportation projects on natural, cultural, and community resources.
• Support public involvement through meetings and outreach activities.
• Coordinate with agencies and the public to strengthen environmental compliance.
• Assist with developing and delivering environmental training for district staff.

Skills

Environmental planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or environmental planning

Master's degree in environmental planning

Job description

As an Environmental Planner 1 with the PA Department of Transportation, you will help shape safe and environmentally sound transportation projects. This role provides meaningful work that strengthens communities and protects resources. Each day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and support important public projects. Step into a role that makes a real difference for Pennsylvania.

This position supports environmental review and coordination for transportation projects across the district. The role helps ensure that planning and project development align with environmental laws, policies, and best practices.

As an Environmental Planner 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Document Support: Assist with preparing and reviewing environmental documents such as categorical exclusions, technical reports, and mitigation plans
• Impact Evaluation: Assist with the evaluation of potential effects of transportation projects on natural, cultural, and community resources
• Public Involvement: Participate in meetings and outreach activities to support public communication and engagement
• Agency Coordination: Work with resource agencies and the public to strengthen partnerships and support environmental compliance
• Training Support: Assist with developing and delivering environmental training for district staff

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 Clearfield, PA. 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 $53,008.00 (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:

• Two years of professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or
• A Bachelor's degree in planning or environmental planning; and one year of professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or
• A Master's degree in environmental planning; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.

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.

• 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.