Environmental Planning Manager

Are you prepared to take the next step in your professional journey with the Department of Transportation? We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as an Environmental Planning Manager. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for evaluating transportation plans, programs, and projects to ensure they align with environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Your expertise will be crucial in facilitating the necessary clearances and approvals for various highway and bridge projects, ensuring that they meet all environmental standards. If you have the qualifications and a passion for making a difference in transportation and environmental stewardship, we invite you to submit your application today!

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the management of all permitting activities related to waterways, ensuring that all necessary permits for waterway usage and earth disturbance are obtained for project execution and maintenance tasks. Your duties will also include managing the District's commitments to mitigation and monitoring compliance during the post-construction phase. You will be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive program to ensure adherence to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP) regulations, which will involve managing inventories, conducting inspections and audits, providing training, and facilitating related coordination efforts. Additionally, you will establish and enforce policies governing the design, maintenance, and construction of stormwater control measures (SCMs), which will require you to oversee the inventory and inspection of SCMs owned by the District. Your responsibilities will extend to managing, reviewing, and approving all environmental documentation in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), ensuring that the District secures all necessary environmental clearances and permits for construction activities, including those related to waterways and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Ultimately, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the District's compliance with all environmental mitigation obligations.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Harrisburg.
• 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:

• Seven years of professional planning experience in local, regional, or state planning including two years in a supervisory capacity; or
• Two years of experience as an Environmental Planning Supervisor; or
• A Master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and five years of professional planning experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.