Environmental Engineer Manager

Are you interested in protecting the health, safety, welfare, and property of citizens throughout Pennsylvania? If so, bring your dedication and engineering experience to our department, where you will oversee the Water Obstruction and Encroachment Program. As an Environmental Engineer Manager you will become a subject matter expert in Chapters 105 & 106 permitting and program implementation. Apply today to help us achieve our mission of protecting and maintaining the natural resources of Pennsylvania!

As an Environmental Engineer Manager, you will act in a supervisory capacity within the Southwest Regional Office, functioning as the Chapters 105 and 106 Permitting Manager for the Waterways & Wetlands Program. Work involves organizing, prioritizing, and delegating work, ensuring completion in accordance with established priorities. In this role, you will be able to share your expertise as you provide advice and guidance to staff concerning the application of applicable laws, rules, and regulations as well as provide direction and assistance to County Conservation District staff that have been delegated to conduct Chapter 105 permit reviews, inspections, and enforcement activities. Additional responsibilities include:

• Training new employees
• Conducting staff meetings
• Assigning staff to complete field investigations
• Collaborating with regional programs in the review of major projects
• Presenting information to municipalities, legislators, and the general public
• Providing testimony for litigation
• Handling a wide range of administrative tasks

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition 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 Pittsburgh.
• 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 Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
• Five years of professional engineering experience in environmental protection or in environmental project development, design or construction.

Special Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Professional Engineer license issued by Pennsylvania within their initial six month probationary period.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i. e. , relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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.