Environmental Group Manager

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and advancing your career, then this Environmental Group Manager position with the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation may be the perfect fit for you. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide oversight for the implementation of agricultural regulations and requirements, while also working towards achieving your professional goals. Join a team that values operational excellence, climate leadership, cultural competence, and environmental justice by applying now to make a difference in the Cambria office!

As the Section Chief of the Sampling, Monitoring, and Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) Planning Section, you will have a crucial role in the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation. Your responsibilities will include managing a team of professionals, reviewing and identifying abandoned mine drainage sites, and developing projects for watershed restoration. Your expertise will be essential in planning and coordinating projects to address AMD and other environmental concerns in the western region of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Your team will also be responsible for conducting assessments, evaluation, and monitoring of abandoned mine sites and implementing methods for abatement and treatment of AMD. Additionally, you will oversee the tracking and coordination of AMD grants and ensure that all activities comply with environmental regulations. Your leadership and expertise will be vital in addressing the impact of abandoned mines and restoring the health of our watersheds.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• 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 Ebensburg.
• 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:

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

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.
• You must be in possession of a valid Professional Engineer license or a valid Professional Geologist license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

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.
• 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).
• 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.

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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.