Environmental Engineer Manager

Full Job Description

Do you foster a deep commitment towards safeguarding the health and safety of both the citizens and the environment of Pennsylvania? If so, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) may have the position for you! We are on the lookout for a highly organized and seasoned leader to take on the role of Environmental Engineer Manager. If you possess the necessary experience and a passion for environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply today and join our dedicated team in making a positive impact on the community and the natural world. Your expertise could play a crucial role in shaping policies and initiatives that protect our vital resources and ensure a sustainable future for all!

Requirements

As an Environmental Engineer Manager, you will oversee staff by effectively organizing, prioritizing, and delegating tasks to ensure that work is completed in alignment with the established priorities outlined in Chapter 102 and Chapter 105, particularly concerning permitting and program implementation related to Oil and Gas operations.

You will be responsible for reviewing all work conducted by subordinate staff to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, as well as the accurate interpretation of relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

Additionally, you will assign applications to permit reviewers to maintain an equitable distribution of workload.

Your role will also involve proposing new General Permits (GP) aimed at streamlining processes and alleviating workload pressures.

You will manage the permit process within your section to ensure that all goals and objectives are met while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Furthermore, you will guide the engineering and scientific staff regarding the conclusions and recommendations in their work products, offering engineering advice on the application of relevant laws and regulations.

Training new employees on their roles and responsibilities will be a key aspect of your duties, along with conducting regular staff meetings to keep the team informed of any changes and to address their concerns.

Participation in meetings with state and federal agencies will also be part of your responsibilities, as will acknowledging notifications for the use of existing General Permits upon receipt.

You will review requests for waivers of permits related to dams, water obstructions, and encroachments to determine eligibility based on established rules and regulations, as well as assess requests for emergency permits under similar criteria.

Lastly, you will interpret applicable acts and associated rules to ensure consistency within the established programs and review dam inspection reports for permitted dams under construction in accordance with the established guidelines.

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 Pittsburgh. 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:

• Two years as an Environmental Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, 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 Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists or a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the applicable licensing body of another state.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Post Employment Requirement:

• 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).

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.