Transportation Environmental Program Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 5 days per pay period

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance for transportation initiatives within the Department of Transportation. You will guide policy, coordinate with partners, oversee permits, and manage staff to balance transportation progress with environmental stewardship.

Salary starts at $78,925 annually with potential telework up to 5 days per pay period. The role requires PA residency and offers full-time hours with standard weekdays schedule.

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional planning experience in local, regional, or state planning including two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Two years of experience as an Environmental Planning Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title).
• A Master’s degree in planning or environmental sciences with five years of professional planning experience, including two years supervision.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Review: Manage reviews of transportation projects for compliance with environmental laws and policies.
• Permitting Oversight: Direct waterway permitting activities and secure approvals needed for project delivery.
• Policy Development: Develop and coordinate environmental policies and guidance for transportation programs.
• Agency Coordination: Collaborate with federal, state and local partners on permitting and environmental matters.
• Team Leadership: Assign, prioritize and evaluate work while supporting staff development and performance.
• Program Management: Monitor environmental commitments, inspections, and consultant resources.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Staff leadership

Program management

Policy development

Education

Master's degree in planning or environmental sciences

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance for transportation initiatives within the Department of Transportation. You will guide policy, coordinate with partners, oversee permits, and manage staff to balance transportation progress with environmental stewardship.

Salary starts at $78,925 annually with potential telework up to 5 days per pay period. The role requires PA residency and offers full-time hours with standard weekdays schedule.