THE POSITION
Are you interested in protecting the health, safety, welfare, and property of citizens throughout Pennsylvania? If so, bring your dedication and engineering experience to our department, where you will oversee the Water Obstruction and Encroachment Program. As an Environmental Engineer Manager you will become a subject matter expert in Chapters 105 & 106 permitting and program implementation. Apply today to help us achieve our mission of protecting and maintaining the natural resources of Pennsylvania!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Environmental Engineer Manager, you will act in a supervisory capacity within the Southwest Regional Office, functioning as the Chapters 105 and 106 Permitting Manager for the Waterways & Wetlands Program. Work involves organizing, prioritizing, and delegating work, ensuring completion in accordance with established priorities. In this role, you will be able to share your expertise as you provide advice and guidance to staff concerning the application of applicable laws, rules, and regulations as well as provide direction and assistance to County Conservation District staff that have been delegated to conduct Chapter 105 permit reviews, inspections, and enforcement activities. Additional responsibilities include:
- Training new employees
- Conducting staff meetings
- Assigning staff to complete field investigations
- Collaborating with regional programs in the review of major projects
- Presenting information to municipalities, legislators, and the general public
- Providing testimony for litigation
- Handling a wide range of administrative tasks
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.
- 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:
- Two years as an Environmental Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, 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 Requirements:
- 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.