Environmental Program Manager (Department of Environmental Protection Employees Only)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection (PA) is seeking an Environmental Program Manager to serve as Chief of the Division of Program Development and Subsurface Activities, guiding statewide subsurface initiatives in oil and gas oversight. You will lead regulatory planning, training, and data-driven decision making.

You will collaborate with industry and government stakeholders, develop technical guidelines, present findings publicly, and manage cross-disciplinary teams to ensure safe

Qualifications

• Two years as an Environmental Group Manager; or
• Seven years of professional environmental protection experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• Program Development: Guide statewide planning, policies, and activities for drilling, casing, cementing, stimulation, completion, and well plugging
• Training Coordination: Develop and deliver training for staff, consultants, and the regulated community to improve program performance
• Regulatory Leadership: Direct the review and development of regulations, policies, and technical guidelines for subsurface operations
• Technical Coordination: Collaborate with coal, oil, and gas industries to address technical and regulatory needs
• Data Evaluation: Oversee spatial and statistical analysis of program data to inform decisions and prepare technical reports
• Public Representation: Present technical information to government officials, industry groups, advisory committees, and the public

Skills

Environmental Leadership

Regulatory Oversight

Training Coordination

Education

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

Job description

Are you ready to pioneer statewide decisions on responsible oil and gas operations? Step into the fulfilling role of an Environmental Program Manager with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This position serves as the Chief of the Division of Program Development and Subsurface Activities and leads key subsurface program initiatives that support environmental protection and safe resource development. Apply today to join a team that values leadership, innovation, and technical expertise!

This position leads statewide program development, regulatory planning, and technical oversight for subsurface activities within the Oil and Gas Program. As an Environmental Program Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Development: Guide statewide planning, policies, and activities for drilling, casing, cementing, stimulation, completion, and well plugging
• Training Coordination: Develop and deliver training for staff, consultants, and the regulated community to improve program performance
• Regulatory Leadership: Direct the review and development of regulations, policies, and technical guidelines for subsurface operations
• Technical Coordination: Collaborate with coal, oil, and gas industries to address technical and regulatory needs
• Data Evaluation: Oversee spatial and statistical analysis of program data to inform decisions and prepare technical reports
• Public Representation: Present technical information to government officials, industry groups, advisory committees, and the public

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.
• You will have the option to work from one of the following headquarter offices:
  • Rachel Carson State Office Building - 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
  • Knox District Mining Office - White Memorial Building, 310 Best Avenue, Knox, PA 16232
  • Northcentral Regional Office - 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701
  • Moshannon District Mining Office - 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866
  • New Stanton District Mining Office - 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672
  • California District Mining Office - 25 Technology Drive, California Technology Park, Coal Center, PA 15423
• 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 assigned headquarters location. 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.

Organization or Location Restrictions

• This posting is restricted to Department of Environmental Protection employees only.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Two years as an Environmental Group Manager; 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 possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• 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.

This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Promotion without examination
  • Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)
    • Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and
    • (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• We will also consider applications from current Commonwealth employees in pay scale group ST08 or ST09 for which there is a logical occupational, functional, or career developmental relationship to this position. All applicants must meet the minimum experience and training requirements.
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service.

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE)

• Class Restrictions for Promotion With Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Radiation Protection Program Supervisor
  • Civil Engineer Manager (General)
  • Professional Geologist Manager, DEP
  • Sanitarian Supervisor
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Mineral Resources Program Specialist
  • Watershed Manager, DEP
  • Environmental Group Manager
  • Bituminous Deep Mine Inspector Supervisor
  • Mining Engineer Manager
  • Solid Waste Supervisor
  • Environmental Engineer Manager
  • Water Quality Specialist Supervisor
  • Water Program Specialist
  • Surface Mine Conservation Inspection Supervisor
  • Environmental Planning Supervisor
  • Civil Engineer Manager (Hydraulic)
• We will also consider applications from current Commonwealth employees in pay scale group ST08 or ST09 for which there is a logical occupational, functional, or career developmental relationship to this position. All applicants must meet the minimum experience and training requirements.

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.