Environmental Program Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; McCandless (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Environmental Program Manager to lead regional solid waste activities, guiding planning, oversight, and regulatory enforcement to protect communities and natural resources. You will supervise staff, coordinate grants, and shape permitting workloads in a time-aware schedule with telework options.

This role emphasizes leadership, program coordination, and strategic planning for environmental protections within the department.

Qualifications

• Two years as an Environmental Group Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title).
• 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 a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience in environmental protection that includes two years of technical supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct regional waste management activities and coordinate major program components.
• Guide Section Chiefs, set clear expectations, and support staff with regular communication.
• Prioritize enforcement actions and coordinate activities with legal and investigative partners.
• Review, monitor, and support municipal planning and resource recovery grants.
• Establish permitting priorities and manage the regional permitting workload.
• Determine staffing needs, assign workloads, and coordinate emergency response participation.

Education

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

Equivalent combination of education and experience in environmental protection including two years of technical supervisory experience

Job description

The Environmental Program Manager with the Department of Environmental Protection gives you the chance to step into a leadership role that shapes critical waste management efforts. This position supports broad program planning, key decisions, and collaboration with agencies and local partners. It will empower you to use your experience to lead staff, improve operations, and support important environmental goals. This role is ideal for individuals ready to take on meaningful regional leadership.

This position leads and supervises regional solid waste program activities to ensure strong implementation, coordinated planning, and consistent regulatory oversight. It manages major program areas, supports staff performance, and guides efforts that protect communities and natural resources. As an Environmental Program Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership: Direct regional waste management activities and coordinate major program components
• Staff Oversight: Guide Section Chiefs, set clear expectations, and support staff with regular communication
• Enforcement Direction: Prioritize enforcement actions and coordinate activities with legal and investigative partners
• Grant Coordination: Review, monitor, and support municipal planning and resource recovery grants
• Permitting Strategy: Establish permitting priorities and manage the regional permitting workload
• Operational Planning: Determine staffing needs, assign workloads, and coordinate emergency response participation

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.
• Travel required for site visits
• 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 Pittsburgh. 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 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.

Condition 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.