Environmental Planner 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Environmental Planner 2 to support environmental planning and compliance across district projects. You will review environmental commitments, inspect sites, and coordinate with agencies to ensure regulatory adherence while supporting infrastructure progress in Pennsylvania.

The role emphasizes fieldwork and teamwork, with telework possibilities and standard civil service hours. Applicants should meet the listed qualifications and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning.
• Two years of experience as an Environmental Planner 1 or equivalent.
• Master's degree in planning or environmental sciences and two years of progressive experience.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Reviews: Review environmental commitments and integrate them into construction activities
• Project Inspections: Conduct site inspections to check compliance with permits and environmental requirements
• Agency Coordination: Work with resource agencies and staff to resolve issues and support environmental decision making
• Field Monitoring: Monitor construction and maintenance sites to identify impacts and ensure proper environmental practices
• Technical Support: Provide guidance, data, and assistance for permitting, training, and environmental documentation
• Compliance Oversight: Assess activities to ensure they follow environmental laws, policies, and approved procedures

Skills

Environmental planning

Regulatory compliance

Fieldwork coordination

Education

Master's degree in planning or environmental sciences

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Salary: $60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location: Allegheny County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CSSC-2026-59474-28416

Opening Date: 10/14/2026

Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 28416

Position Number: 00181631

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: A4

Pay Group: ST07

Bureau / Division Code: 00081100

Bureau / Division: Engineering District 11-0

Worksite Address: 45 Thoms Run Road

City: Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 15017

Contact Name: Mark Young or Dina Selemi

Contact Phone: Mark 412.429.4858 or Dina 412.429-2899

Contact Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Make your mark by helping protect the environment while improving transportation for millions! The Environmental Planner 2 with the Department of Transportation plays a key part in reviewing projects and guiding environmental decisions. This position is perfect for someone who likes both fieldwork and teamwork. You will help keep progress moving while safeguarding natural resources. Be part of a team that strengthens both the environment and Pennsylvania's infrastructure!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports environmental planning and compliance throughout construction and maintenance activities across the district. It plays an important role in helping teams meet environmental laws and uphold agency standards. As a Environmental Planner 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Environmental Reviews: Review environmental commitments and integrate them into construction activities
• Project Inspections: Conduct site inspections to check compliance with permits and environmental requirements
• Agency Coordination: Work with resource agencies and staff to resolve issues and support environmental decision making
• Field Monitoring: Monitor construction and maintenance sites to identify impacts and ensure proper environmental practices
• Technical Support: Provide guidance, data, and assistance for permitting, training, and environmental documentation
• Compliance Oversight: Assess activities to ensure they follow environmental laws, policies, and approved procedures

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, up to 3 days per week, per manager's discretion. 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 Bridgeville. 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:

• Five years of progressive professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or
• Two years of experience as an Environmental Planner 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• A Master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and two years of progressive professional environmental planning experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position 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.
• 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.