Environmental Program Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg is seeking an Environmental Program Manager to lead a division within the Department of Environmental Protection. You will oversee staff, drive digital strategy, and manage communications and program operations to meet bureau objectives.

The role offers telework up to 3 days per week and a standard 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule, with a starting annual salary of $89,996.

Qualifications

• Two years as an Environmental Group Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or seven years of professional environmental protection experience that includes two years of technical supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in environmental protection that includes two years of technical supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Leadership Oversight: Guide division staff, manage performance, and oversee planning and resource allocation.
• Digital Strategy: Develop digital tools, dashboards, and mapping applications that support bureau operations.
• Communication Management: Direct reports, publications, website content, and outreach materials for internal and external audiences.
• Program Coordination: Ensure alignment of scientific, geospatial, analytical, and communication services with bureau objectives.
• Contract Oversight: Manage contracts, procurements, and professional service agreements that support division activities.
• Strategic Initiatives: Lead efforts involving technology modernization, data governance, and performance measurement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological, physical or environmental sciences, engineering, or closely related field

Job description

Step into a leadership role that shapes the future of environmental cleanup across Pennsylvania. As the Environmental Program Manager for the Department of Environmental Protection, you will guide a team that drives innovation and public understanding. This position offers the chance to support meaningful statewide initiatives while improving how communities receive and use environmental information. Join a mission that makes a real difference every day.

This position provides leadership for a division that supports digital strategy, communication, scientific analysis, and program operations across the Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields. The role oversees staff, resources, and major initiatives that support bureau goals. As an Environmental Program Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Leadership Oversight: Guide division staff, manage performance, and oversee planning and resource allocation
• Digital Strategy: Develop digital tools, dashboards, and mapping applications that support bureau operations
• Communication Management: Direct reports, publications, website content, and outreach materials for internal and external audiences
• Program Coordination: Ensure alignment of scientific, geospatial, analytical, and communication services with bureau objectives
• Contract Oversight: Manage contracts, procurements, and professional service agreements that support division activities
• Strategic Initiatives: Lead efforts involving technology modernization, data governance, and performance measurement

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 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. 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:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $89,996 (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 as an Environmental Group Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Seven years of professional environmental protection experience that includes two years of technical supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience in environmental protection that includes two years of technical supervisory experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

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.