Water Program Specialist

Are you ready to take on advanced professional work administering a statewide Water Management program within the Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Department of Environmental Protection? If so, the Department of Environmental Protection has the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for committed individuals who prioritize the health and safety of Pennsylvania's residents and environment. If you're eager to advance your career in the Commonwealth as a Water Program Specialist, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team!

In this position, you will perform environmental evaluations and enforcement in accordance with Chapter 105 regulations throughout the state, while also assisting in environmental assessments related to flood protection and stream enhancement projects. Your responsibilities will include conducting literature reviews and field investigations to evaluate site conditions, with an emphasis on aquatic resources, habitats, and ecological characteristics within project locations. The role involves identifying and mapping wetlands in compliance with established jurisdictional guidelines. You will compile comprehensive environmental reports detailing existing conditions and potential impacts associated with proposed dam projects and flood protection measures. Furthermore, you will propose alternatives aimed at mitigating adverse environmental effects linked to these initiatives.

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 a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a 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.
• This position was approved for flexible headquarters in the following locations:
  • Rachel Carson State Office Building - 400 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
    
  • Southeast Regional Office - 2 E Main St, Norristown, PA 19401
    
  • Northcentral Regional Office - 208 W Third St, Williamsport, PA 17701
    
  • Northeast Regional Office - 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of professional environmental protection experience; and a bachelor's degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience.

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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).
• 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.