Civil Engineer Manager (General)

Full Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented, motivated professional with a passion for environmental protection?

The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is seeking a Civil Engineer Manager (General) to join its team in the Harrisburg Office.

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact across Pennsylvania by supporting critical environmental restoration and community-focused projects.

If you are ready to advance your career, take on meaningful leadership responsibilities, and contribute to work that improves both the environment and public safety, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Apply today and take the next step in shaping the future of environmental engineering in the Commonwealth.

Requirements

In this role, you will serve as the Section Chief of the Design Section within the Division of Project Development & Design, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (BAMR).

You will lead a team of engineers and draftspersons in designing and drafting abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects that support the effective implementation of Pennsylvania’s AML Program and address mine-water impacts across the Commonwealth.

As an Environmental Group Manager and licensed Professional Engineer (PE), you will also review engineering work products and assume responsible charge for all professional engineering activities performed under your supervision, in accordance with Act 367 and established standards of practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and directing engineering and drafting staff in the development of AML reclamation project designs.
• Reviewing and approving engineering work products prepared by staff and consultants, ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Exercising responsible charge over all professional engineering work performed within the section, consistent with Act 367 and applicable standards of practice.
• Overseeing the efficient planning, design, and delivery of AML projects that support BAMR’s mission and statewide environmental restoration goals.

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate speciality and one year of experience in directing the work of civil engineers.

Special Requirement:Condition of Employment:

• This position will require possession of a valid driver's license.

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).

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.

Additional Information

• 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.