As an Environmental Group Manager with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will oversee key permitting work that supports safe water and land use. You will work with skilled staff, make important decisions, and help strengthen program consistency. This position lets you make a real impact while leading a team of professionals. Your work will help safeguard communities and the environment.

This position leads the Permitting Section of the Waterways and Wetlands Program by supervising engineers and managing permit reviews. It supports consistent application of regulations, communication with stakeholders, and timely processing of permit decisions. As an Environmental Group Manager, you will perform the following duties:

Permit Oversight: Lead permit reviews, assign applications, and ensure work follows laws and program standards
Staff Supervision: Provide guidance, complete evaluations, train staff, and review engineering work
Regulatory Review: Evaluate permits and documents for compliance with applicable acts, rules, and regulations
Program Coordination: Work with regional and central office staff to develop policies and resolve permitting issues
Enforcement Actions: Determine enforcement needs, direct investigations, and support legal processes
Stakeholder Communication: Interact with municipalities, agencies, and the public to explain program requirements

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.
This position has Flexible Headquarter Locations:
- Northeast Regional Office: 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
- Scranton District Office: 321 Biden Street, Suite 300, Scranton, PA 18503
- Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901
- Bethlehem District Office: 4530 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
This position requires travel
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $77,379 (before taxes).
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:

A bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; and five years of professional environmental protection experience; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Condition of Employment:

This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Other Requirements:

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.

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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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.

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