Environmental Group Manager

Do you have extensive knowledge in the environmental field and thrive when given the opportunity to lead? The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an experienced Environmental Group Manager to join our Harrisburg office team! If you possess a strong leadership acumen and the drive to lead a team in their mission to provide for the health and safety of Pennsylvanians, do not miss this opportunity to become a valuable member of an outstanding team!

In this role, you will primarily be responsible for the data assessment and quality assurance of all ambient air quality data, while supervising a staff responsible for the performance of statewide quality assurance on continuous and discrete ambient air sampling equipment. In addition, you will maintain and operate systems designed to collect real-time and discrete ambient air monitor data, as well as verify the completeness of all data to ensure it is of sufficient quantity and quality to support the data's intended use. You will also be in charge of developing and maintaining all of the air monitoring program's standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), and the air quality forecasting program.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 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 a week. 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 Harrisburg.
• 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.

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

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the 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.