Strategic Environmental Management Program Manager (Highway Maintenance Coordinator)

Full Job Description

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a SEMP Manager, a pivotal role dedicated to the execution of the District Maintenance Environmental program, specifically the Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP).

This position encompasses a range of responsibilities, including overseeing compliance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit requirements, managing emergency response initiatives, and ensuring adherence to various regulatory obligations.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in promoting environmental stewardship within the district while navigating the complexities of regulatory frameworks.

If you are passionate about environmental management and regulatory compliance, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

SEMP responsibilities encompass the following key areas:

• Oversee and coordinate activities to meet the requirements outlined in the Department’s Strategic Environmental Program (SEMP) Development and Implementation Manual (Publication 752) and the District's Strategic Environmental Management Program, acting as a key liaison among the Central Office SEMP Section, District, and County personnel.
• Maintain and update the Facility Specific Environmental Checklist (M-902) and the corresponding Environmental Checklist Record (M-903), ensuring compliance with environmental standards and facilitating effective monitoring of facility-specific environmental practices.
• Engage in third-party Environmental Compliance Audits, collaborating with District and County Management to review notices of violations (NOVs), report findings to the Roadway/SEMP Section, and implement necessary corrective actions to address compliance issues.
• Provide comprehensive guidance and training to District and County management on environmental matters, ensuring the dissemination of relevant SEMP-related information and identifying local ordinances that may impact District operations.
• Serve as the District Storage Tank Coordinator, responsible for conducting regular tank inspections, maintaining accurate inventory records, and overseeing maintenance activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.

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. 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:

• Three years as a Highway Foreman 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of technical experience in highway maintenance or highway construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

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

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).

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.