Environmental Engineer Manager

The Environmental Engineer Manager with the Department of Environmental Protection plays a key leadership role in protecting our waterways and communities. This position guides important engineering reviews that help keep Pennsylvania's water clean and safe. It offers the chance to support environmental progress while developing strong management skills. Join a team that values clear thinking, steady leadership, and a commitment to public service.

This role oversees the work of the Permits Section to ensure that engineering reviews, permit decisions, and program requirements are completed accurately and on time. The position supports environmental protection by guiding staff, reviewing technical documents, and making key decisions related to water quality permits. As a Environmental Engineer Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Section Leadership: Guide the daily operations of the Permits Section and ensure that staff complete accurate and timely work
• Permit Oversight: Review engineering documents and permit applications related to water quality and wastewater systems
• Technical Evaluation: Assess environmental impacts, effluent limits, and compliance with state and federal regulations
• Public Interaction: Respond to questions from applicants, consultants, citizens, and partner agencies
• Program Compliance: Monitor adherence to the Permit Decision Guarantee Program and maintain consistent review practices
• Data Management: Use electronic tracking tools to ensure accurate documentation of permit actions

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 30-minute lunch.
• This position has Flexible Headquarter Locations:
  • Northeast Regional Office: 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
  • Scranton District Office: 321 Biden Street, Suite 300, Scranton, PA 18503
  • Pocono (Stroudsburg) District Office: 2174B, Route 611, Swiftwater, PA 18370-7746
  • Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901
  • Bethlehem District Office: 4530 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, three 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. 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as an Environmental Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer; 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.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania 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:

• You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• 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.

• 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.