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Environmental Group Manager

Salary

$77,379.00 - $117,497.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-29864-75550

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP Bur Oil Gas Plng Prgm Mgmt

Opening Date

07/23/2025

Closing Date

8/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

75550

Position Number

50460884

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00358100

Bureau / Division

Oil and Gas

Worksite Address

400 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

RK

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

Do you have a strong commitment toward environmental advocacy? Would you enjoy working in alignment with an agency whose mission is to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources while ensuring the health and safety of all residents and visitors to the Commonwealth? If so, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is excited to welcome a motivated Environmental Group Manager to guide and enhance our operational and programmatic team. If you are enthusiastic about developing your expertise and making a significant impact, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team in driving positive change!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Environmental Group Manager, you will manage the Program Support Section within the Bureau of Oil and Gas Planning and Program Management. You will be responsible for directing the bureau's orphan and marginal conventional well grant programs to include identifying, prioritizing, and tracking wells which are eligible for the bureau’s grant programs. This professional collaborates with the agency’s Communications and Policy Office and other state agencies in carrying out the bureau’s Community Benefits and Workforce Development Plans.

Showcase your leadership skills as you identify and track key policy, regulatory, and technical issues; serve as the bureau's representative for internal and external workgroups; and coordinate oil and gas-related training for the bureau and regional office staff. This position also affords the opportunity to exercise your innovation through directing the development and maintenance of the bureau's internal and external web pages, in addition to the development of bureau reports, publications, and other public information.

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=50460884) .

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) 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 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Condition of Employment:

+ This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

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

Condition of Employment- Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "Yes", please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time professional environmental protection experience do you possess?

+ 5 years or more

+ 4 but less than 5 years

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ Less than 3 years

+ None

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

How much graduate education have you completed in a biological, physical, environmental science, or engineering major or a field in a major closely related to environmental protection or regulation? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ 30 credits or more

+ 15 but less than 30 credits

+ Less than 15 credits

+ None

06

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

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – SUPERVISIONPerforms the full range of supervisory duties. This includes planning, organizing, delegating, and reviewing work; establishing priorities and timeframes for completion of work; monitoring time and attendance; approving leave; evaluating employee performance; interviewing and recommending selection of applicants for hire and promotion; and identifying training needs and providing training to staff.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties which included planning and delegating work; monitoring time and attendance; approving leave; evaluating employee performance; and interviewing and recommending selection of applicants.

+ B. I have experience as a lead worker which included assigning work, reviewing work for accuracy and timeliness, and training staff.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I do not have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting.

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

08

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.

+ Your duties as a supervisor (evaluating employee performance, approving leave, interviewing applicants, etc.).

+ Your duties as a lead worker (assigning work, reviewing work for accuracy, etc.).

+ Your level of responsibility.

09

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

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEProvides technical assistance and collaborates with agencies, attorneys, managers, and staff through meetings and conference calls regarding state and federal rules and regulations related to grant application processes, documentation, tracking, and reporting requirements in support of administration of grant programs.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience providing technical assistance AND collaborating with internal AND external parties regarding state and federal rules and regulations related to grant application programs.

+ B. I have experience providing technical assistance OR collaborating with internal OR external parties regarding state or federal rules or regulations related to grant application programs.

+ C. I have experience providing technical assistance to others regarding state or federal rules or regulations NOT RELATED TO grant application programs.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to grant writing, specialized writing, or grant management.

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

11

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.

+ Your experience providing technical assistance or collaboration.

+ The topic(s) of information you provided and to whom.

+ Your level of responsibility.

12

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

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONWrites technical reports related to state and federal grant implementation programs, including programmatic reports, quarterly progress reports, and other items related to grant administration.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience writing technical reports RELATED TO state or federal grant implementation programs. I WAS RESPONSIBLE for the final content of the documents.

+ B. I have experience drafting technical reports RELATED TO state or federal grant implementation programs. SOMEONE ELSE WAS RESPONSIBLE for the final content of the documents.

+ C. I have experience drafting technical reports NOT RELATED TO grant implementation programs.

+ D. I have successfully completed college coursework related to scientific writing, report writing, or technical writing.

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

14

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.

+ Your experience writing or drafting reports.

+ The type(s) of reports you wrote or drafted and the topic(s).

+ Your level of responsibility.

15

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

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND TRAININGSDevelops and implements policies, procedures, and training to ensure all grant programs, including those for public and private sector stakeholders, individuals, and businesses, meet federal and state regulations and requirements.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing AND implementing policies, procedures, or training RELATED TO grant programs and ensuring compliance with federal or state requirements.

+ B. I have experience implementing policies, procedures, or training RELATED TO grant programs and ensuring compliance with federal or state requirements. I DID NOT develop the policies, procedures, or training.

+ C. I have experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, or training NOT RELATED TO grant programs.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to policy development, training methods, or compliance.

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

17

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.

+ Your experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, or training.

+ The type(s) of policies, procedures, or training you developed or implemented.

+ The actual duties you performed and your level of responsibility.

18

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