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Watershed Manager, DEP

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Multi-County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-29703-75700

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP Dstr Mng Op

Opening Date

07/18/2025

Closing Date

7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

75700

Position Number

00041891

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

5300

Bureau / Division

District Mining

Worksite Address

Refer to work schedule and additional information

Contact Name

Rob Konowitch

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

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THE POSITION

If you have a passion for environmental conservation and a desire to assist watershed organizations, community groups, and local authorities in addressing ecological challenges at the watershed level, then the role of Watershed Manager with the Department of Environmental Protection may be the perfect fit for you. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in the development and execution of programs designed to improve water quality and promote sustainable practices. By joining this dedicated team, you will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, ensuring that effective strategies are implemented to protect and enhance our vital water resources. Do not miss the chance to make a meaningful impact—apply today and be part of a movement that prioritizes the health of our environment for future generations.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will assume a variety of professional duties within the Bureau of District Mining Operations, primarily concentrating on the improvement of water quality in watersheds impacted by Acid Mine Drainage (AMD). You will report directly to the Treatment Trust/ABS Sites Manager, and your role will involve a wide range of activities designed to promote effective watershed management. Your key responsibilities will include enhancing water quality at Alternate Bonding System (ABS) Sites, managing acid mine drainage discharges at locations where bonds have been forfeited, executing and overseeing contracts related to reclamation projects for bond forfeiture, administering Trust Funds, and supervising contracts for the treatment of AMD discharges as outlined in those agreements. This work will be guided by specific program objectives, necessitating that you exhibit a high level of initiative and independence in planning, scheduling, and carrying out your responsibilities.

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=00041891) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ 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) full-time. 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.

+ This full-time telework position will have one of the physical locations below, based on their home location:

+ California District Mining Office

25 Technology Drive

California Technology Park

Coal Center, PA 15423

+ Cambria District Mining Office (Ebens)

286 Industrial Park Road

Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625

+ Knox District Mining Office

White Memorial Bldg., P.O. Box 669

Knox, PA 16232-0669

+ Moshannon District Mining Office

186 Enterprise Drive

Philipsburg, PA 16866

+ New Stanton District Office

131 Broadview Road

New Stanton, PA 15672

+ Pottsville District Office

5 West Laurel Boulevard

Pottsville, PA 17901-2522

+ 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Seven years of experience in environmental protection, environmental regulation, or resource conservation which includes three years of experience in a professional capacity; or

+ Three years of professional experience in environmental protection, environmental regulation, or resource conservation and a bachelor’s degree in biological or environmental science, environmental protection, resource conservation, engineering, or a closely related field; or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes three years of professional experience in environmental protection, environmental regulation, or resource conservation.

Special Requirements:

+ This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

+ 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.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ 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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If yes, please provide your license number and expiration date in the text box below. If no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you possess three or more years of full-time professional experience in environmental protection, environmental regulation, or resource conservation?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

06

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENTCoordinates and manages environmental improvement projects such as Section 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS), Growing Greener, or the Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration grants by working with grantees to ensure implementation of projects; and evaluating and approving quarterly and final project reports including costs and status of project completion.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience coordinating and managing environmental improvement projects by working with grantees to ensure implementation of projects and evaluating and approving quarterly and final project reports including costs and status of project completion.

+ B. I have experience ensuring implementation of environmental projects. I DID NOT coordinate or manage the process or evaluate and approve reports including costs and status.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project management or project planning and implementation, or completion of Project Management PMP certification.

+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

07

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The duties you performed related to coordinating and managing environmental improvement projects.

+ The duties you performed related to working with grantees to ensure implementation of projects.

+ The duties you performed related to evaluating and approving reports.

08

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework/certification, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University/Certification Provider

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – GRANT MANAGEMENTEvaluates and approves grant applications for Growing Greener Section 319 NPS grant program funding, as well as other watershed restoration grant applications. Ensures expenditures and activities are appropriate and adherent to contract standards. Reimburses grantees for costs associated with implementation of programs.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience evaluating and approving grant applications for grant program funding; ensuring expenditures and activities are appropriate and adherent to contract standards; AND reimbursing grantees for costs associated with implementation of programs.

+ B. I have experience ensuring grant funded expenditures and activities are appropriate and adherent to contract standards.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to grant management and administration.

+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The duties you performed related to evaluating and approving grant applications.

+ The duties you performed related to ensuring grant funded expenditures and activities are appropriate and adherent to contract standards.

+ The duties you performed related to reimbursing grantees for costs associated with implementation of programs.

11

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – LIAISONBuilds watershed partnerships by fostering and maintaining relationships with other state and federal agencies and organizations including DCNR, PA Fish and Boat Commission, US Fish and Wildlife Service, EPA, NRCS, Conservation Districts, Farm Bureau, Army Corps of Engineers, Eastern and Western Coalition of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Center for Watershed Stewardship, and non-governmental organizations, local colleges, universities, and local governments to ensure protection, restoration, and improvement of water quality in PA.Definitions:Watershed partnerships- relationships established and maintained to develop conservation activities to achieve water quality and ecosystem improvement and restoration outcomes.Environmental partnerships- relationships established and maintained to achieve positive environmental outcomes which protect human health and the environment.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience building WATERSHED partnerships by fostering and maintaining relationships with state, federal agencies, and organizations to ensure protection, restoration, and improvement of water quality.

+ B. I have experience building ENVIRONMENTAL partnerships by fostering and maintaining relationships with state, federal agencies, and organizations. I do not have experience with watershed partnerships.

+ C. I have experience building partnerships by fostering and maintaining relationships with state, federal agencies, or organizations. This experience was in a field OTHER THAN watershed or environmental.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to customer service relations or communications.

+ E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The duties you performed related to building partnerships.

+ The type/topic of the partnership.

14

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov