Job details

Location: Dauphin County or Harrisburg
Work type: Hybrid
Compensation: $80,646 - $104,959/yr
Posted: today
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

THE POSITION

Are you ready to lead complex environmental projects that help protect Pennsylvania’s communities and restore damaged land? As a Project Manager for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), you will help transform abandoned mine areas into safer, healthier places for citizens. This position allows you to oversee complex engineering projects and shape designs that support long-term environmental improvement. You will have the exciting opportunity to collaborate with specialists and move projects forward through each stage. Apply today to join a team that values leadership, teamwork, and public service!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees detailed engineering work and manages reclamation projects that support environmental safety and land restoration across the Commonwealth. As a Project Manager, you will perform the following duties:

Project Coordination: Guide planning, design, and construction steps for large reclamation projects
Engineering Review: Evaluate plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documents for quality and compliance
Site Evaluation: Visit project locations to identify design needs, special conditions, and required data
Stakeholder Interaction: Communicate with landowners and partner agencies to support project requirements
Permit Preparation: Prepare necessary permit applications and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Design Development: Use drafting tools or coordinate with drafting staff to create drawings, profiles, and earthwork calculations

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.
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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Organization or Location Restrictions:

This posting is restricted to Department of Environmental Protection employees only.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two years as an Environmental Engineering Specialist; or
Four years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
Three years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering.
Graduate study in environmental engineering or in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Condition of Employment:

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

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

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding. If no applicable union-covered bidders apply, other applicants may be considered.

Seniority rights apply for Environmental Engineering Specialists
Seniority/Promotion Unit: P10

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
- Seniority Promotion
- Seniority Unit Lateral
When the collective bargaining obligation(s) have been met; then the following recruitment methods may be used:
- Promotion Without Exam
- Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)
  - Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and
  - (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
- Environmental Engineering Specialist
Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower class by the posting closing date with no break in service.

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.

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.

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
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For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

01

Condition of Employment - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

Yes
No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Engineering Specialist for two or more years full-time?

Yes
No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How much full-time professional environmental engineering experience do you possess?

4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Have you successfully completed at least nine semester credits of college coursework in environmental engineering? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

Yes
No

08

Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

Yes
No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

10

Do you have a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

Yes
No

11

If you responded "Yes" to the above question, please list your certification number and expiration. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

12

How many semester credits of graduate coursework have you completed in environmental engineering or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None

13

If you are applying under the reassignment recruitment option and this job title is different than your current job title, please explain why you believe this is a logical career movement.

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov

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