Assistant Environmental Manager (Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor-Transportation)

Are you passionate about environmental management and looking for an exciting career opportunity? The Department of Transportation is currently searching for a dedicated Assistant Environmental Manager to join their team. The role involves overseeing wetland coordination during the entire process of design, construction, and maintenance. Additionally, it includes assisting in the review of transportation plans, programs, and projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. This is crucial in obtaining clearances and approvals for highway and bridge projects. The responsibilities also encompass evaluating and reviewing the impacts of projects on various aspects such as landforms, air quality, noise, water quality, land use, and cultural resources. Applying engineering practices and principles is essential in making informed decisions and judgments to effectively carry out assigned tasks. If you are ready to make a positive impact on the environment and contribute to the development of sustainable infrastructure, apply today!

Through the application of engineering guidelines, this position manages the District's Waste Management Program by integrating waste management policies and other environmental procedures, programs, and projects into the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of highways and related facilities. You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Developing and/or assisting in the development and implementation of waste management and general environmental District policies, procedures, programs, and projects.
• Developing and/or assisting in the development and implementation of waste management and general environmental District training programs.
• Providing policy and procedural guidance on waste management and general environmental issues to District Managers, Supervisors, and Staff.
• Reviewing and analyzing proposed policies and procedures on waste management and general environmental issues for their impact on district activities.
• Auditing or assisting in the auditing of district activities involving waste management and general environmental issues for compliance with established standards and practices.
• Preparing general environmental and waste management audit reports, including recommendations for corrective action(s).
• Providing liaison with PA Department of Environmental Protection and U. S. Environmental Protection Agency waste management offices.
• Preparing and/or review project engineering and environmental documents, proposals, contract special provisions, for adequacy from a waste management and general environmental perspective.

This position also uses engineering judgement to oversee the development of Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Control Plans and environmental feature plans to ensure plans are developed using sound engineering practices while complying with environmental laws, regulations, standards and practices. You will oversee the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) surveying equipment to stakeout area and take surveying data to develop wetland delineation plans in compliance with environmental and engineering principles and practices.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time at supervisor's discretion. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Dunmore.
• This position is eligible for an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) subject to supervisor approval.
• 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:

• Six years of Civil Engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
  
• Five years of Civil Engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; and an associate degree in Civil Engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
  
• Two years of professional Civil Engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

Employment Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time