Environmental Planning Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/5023948) Apply  Environmental Planning Manager Salary $77,379.00 - $117,497.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CSSC-2025-30544-28418 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Dstr Off 800 Opening Date 08/01/2025 Closing Date 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 28418 Position Number 00228636 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST09 Bureau / Division Code 00080800 Bureau / Division Transportation - Engineering District 8-0 Worksite Address 2140 Herr Street City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17103 Contact Name Heidi Mertz Contact Email hmertz@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you prepared to take the next step in your professional journey with the Department of Transportation? We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as an Environmental Planning Manager. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for evaluating transportation plans, programs, and projects to ensure they align with environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Your expertise will be crucial in facilitating the necessary clearances and approvals for various highway and bridge projects, ensuring that they meet all environmental standards. If you have the qualifications and a passion for making a difference in transportation and environmental stewardship, we invite you to submit your application today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the management of all permitting activities related to waterways, ensuring that all necessary permits for waterway usage and earth disturbance are obtained for project execution and maintenance tasks. Your duties will also include managing the District's commitments to mitigation and monitoring compliance during the post-construction phase. You will be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive program to ensure adherence to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP) regulations, which will involve managing inventories, conducting inspections and audits, providing training, and facilitating related coordination efforts. Additionally, you will establish and enforce policies governing the design, maintenance, and construction of stormwater control measures (SCMs), which will require you to oversee the inventory and inspection of SCMs owned by the District. Your responsibilities will extend to managing, reviewing, and approving all environmental documentation in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), ensuring that the District secures all necessary environmental clearances and permits for construction activities, including those related to waterways and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Ultimately, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the District's compliance with all environmental mitigation obligations. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00228636) . 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. + 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 QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + Seven years of professional planning experience in local, regional, or state planning including two years in a supervisory capacity;or + Two years of experience as an Environmental Planning Supervisor;or + A Master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and five years of professional planning experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity;or + Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: + This particular position also requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent. + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position. 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. EXAMINATION 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. 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 Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Select certification- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? + Yes + No 02 Select certification- If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below. 03 You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 04 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Planning Supervisor for two or more years full-time? + Yes + No 05 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 experiencemustalso 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. 06 Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional planning experience in a supervisory capacity? + Yes + No 07 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 experiencemustalso 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. 08 How much full-time professional experience in the field of environmental sciences do you possess? + a. 1 year or more + b. 6 months but less than 1 year + c. Less than 6 months + d. None 09 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 experiencemustalso 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. 10 How much graduate coursework have you completed in planning? 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 "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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + a. Conferred Master's degree or higher + b. 30 credits or more + c. Less than 30 credits + d. None 11 How much graduate coursework have you completed in one of the environmental sciences? 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 "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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + a. Conferred Master's degree or higher + b. 30 credits or more + c. Less than 30 credits + d. None Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov