Water Policy & Restoration Specialist

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Water Program Specialist to guide statewide wetland and waterway initiatives and support restoration projects.

You will perform duties across program guidance, technical expertise, data management, and stakeholder collaboration, aiming to protect water quality and natural habitats throughout Pennsylvania. This role offers standard full-time hours with telework options depending on approvals.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional environmental protection experience.
• Bachelor's degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and ability to meet residency and other requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction on statewide wetland and waterway policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of environmental regulations to support restoration and mitigation activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete entries across DEP electronic data systems.
• Assist regional offices, conservation districts, and partner agencies with program implementation.
• Assess wetland and waterway restoration efforts through field investigations and technical reviews.

Skills

Environmental protection

Regulatory knowledge

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

Field investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/physical/environmental sciences or engineering

Tools

DEP data systems

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Water Program Specialist to guide statewide wetland and waterway initiatives and support restoration projects.

You will perform duties across program guidance, technical expertise, data management, and stakeholder collaboration, aiming to protect water quality and natural habitats throughout Pennsylvania. This role offers standard full-time hours with telework options depending on approvals.