Environmental Planner 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework possible

Public service

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Environmental Planner 2 to guide environmental practices for maintenance projects. You will review permits, provide regulatory guidance, and use hydrology expertise to advise on permitting and mitigation needs.

The role supports storm water oversight and hazardous waste procedures while coordinating with field personnel. As part of a public service team, you will work standard hours with potential telework options after probation.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as Environmental Planner 1 or equivalent, or
• Five years of progressive professional experience in environmental planning, or
• Master's degree in planning or environmental sciences with two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead permit review and ensure compliance with environmental requirements
• Provide regulatory information to district staff for emergency operations and hazardous materials handling
• Evaluate hydrology and hydraulic reports and advise on permitting and mitigation needs
• Support MS4 and SEMP compliance through inspections, audits, and training
• Interpret regulations and assist with hazardous and residual waste procedures
• Review engineering drawings and calculations related to storm water control measures

Skills

Regulatory guidance

Hydrology

Hydraulic reporting

Environmental planning

Education

Master's degree in planning or environmental sciences

Job description

Environmental Planner 2 with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This position performs a variety of environmental maintenance-related activities such as permit review, being a source of regulatory and environmental guidance as well as expertise on hydrology and hydraulic reporting. You will help guide important maintenance activities through sound environmental practices. Join a team that values your expertise and dedication to public service.

This position supports environmental reviews and compliance efforts for maintenance activities across the district. You will apply technical knowledge to guide staff, review permits, and support safe and environmentally sound operations. As a Environmental Planner 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Lead Permit Review: Review maintenance permit applications and ensure alignment with environmental requirements
• Compliance Guidance: Provide regulatory information to district and county staff to support emergency operations, hazardous materials handling, and environmental programs
• Technical Expertise: Evaluate hydrology and hydraulic reports and advise on permitting and mitigation needs
• Storm Water Oversight: Support MS4 and SEMP compliance through inspections, audits, training, and coordination with field personnel
• Waste Management Support: Interpret regulations, develop district policies, and assist with hazardous and residual waste procedures
• Engineering Coordination: Review engineering drawings, calculations, and constructability considerations related to storm water control measures and permitted activities

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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
• Five years of progressive professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; 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:

• 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.