Environmental Planning Manager

Join the Department of Transportation and help guide important environmental decisions that shape community projects. This role lets you support safe and responsible development by managing key programs and coordinating environmental reviews. You will work with experts, agencies, and district teams to ensure projects meet environmental standards. Step into a leadership role where your work supports Pennsylvania’s transportation future. This position focuses on managing environmental programs, reviewing transportation projects, and ensuring compliance with key environmental laws and policies. As an Environmental Planning Manager, you will perform the following duties: - **Project Review:** Manage the review of transportation plans and projects for compliance with environmental laws and policies - **Waterways Oversight:** Direct the District Waterways Unit to secure required permits for construction and maintenance work - **Mitigation Management:** Coordinate mitigation commitments and monitor post construction activities - **MS4 Compliance:** Develop and manage programs for MS4 and SEMP compliance including inspections and training - **Policy Development:** Create and enforce District policy for stormwater control measures and related environmental practices - **Committee Leadership:** Organize and chair the District Stormwater Management Committee and coordinate with regulatory agencies Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the [position description](https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50593168). **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. - This position may require travel and overtime. - **Telework:** You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period, after successful completion of probationary period. 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 Allentown. 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 of experience as an Environmental Planning Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); **or** - Seven years of professional planning experience in local, regional, or state planning including two years in a supervisory capacity; **or** - A Master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and five years of professional planning experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity; **or** - Any equivalent combination of experience and training. **Other Requirements:** - This particular position also requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent. - You must meet the [PA residency requirement](https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx). For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the [link](https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency Guidelines. - 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., re…