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Environmental Resources Program Manager

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

25-ERPM-01

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

11/07/2025

Closing Date

11/28/2025 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

01

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+ Benefits

+ Questions

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Resources Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the care, maintenance, and strategic planning of riverfronts, greenways, and natural areas within the City’s parks and open spaces. This role serves as a key liaison between public agencies, private landowners, non-profit partners, and City departments to develop and maintain land management agreements and implement best practices in environmental stewardship.

The Program Manager leads and participates in procurement and contract management processes for design, engineering, restoration, and maintenance services, including oversight of both professional contractors and volunteer efforts. They monitor site conditions, ensure regulatory compliance, manage project budgets, and track consultant and contractor performance.

This position plays a central role in shaping policy related to environmental issues such as stormwater management, tree canopy preservation, and landslide-prone areas. The Program Manager contributes to grant development and conservation easements, supports public engagement efforts, and ensures effective communication of project goals and outcomes.

With a focus on sustainable land care and interagency coordination, the Environmental Resources Program Manager also provides leadership for clean fill and material reclamation operations, aligning all program activities with environmental standards, public safety, and the City's long-term sustainability goals.

Department: Public Works

Posting Type: Announcement

Salary: $77,043 per year.

Union: Non-Union

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

+ Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.

+ Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.

+ Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

+ A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

NOTE : The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

+ WORK EXPERIENCE : The application must clearly show five (5) years of full-time experience in environmental management, project management, public infrastructure maintenance, or a related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

+ EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration , Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.

+ EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is nine (9) years.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will receive a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates receiving job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) before the date of hire.

+ Written : None required for this position.

+ Performance : None required for this position.

+ Medical : None required for this position.

POSITION DUTIES

+ Develops and maintains agreements with public agencies and non-profits for care and maintenance services of city owned spaces.

+ Procures and oversees professional and volunteer care and maintenance services.

+ Works with public agencies, non-profit stakeholders, internal City departments, and communities to develop, establish, and maintain best practices in land management care for forests, hillsides, and interstitial areas in City parks, greenways, and riverfronts.

+ Ensures project compliance including budget and applicable codes, laws, regulations, rules, standards, policies, and procedures.

+ Reviews and monitors payments and project progress and results to consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.

+ Develops and deploys communications and supporting documents necessary to present project information and gather public feedback.

+ Coordinates with other departments, authorities, non-profit partners, and the community to develop policy on environmental planning issues such as stormwater management, floodplain development, tree canopy, undermined and landslide-prone areas, amongst others.

+ Provides information for and participates in the development of grant applications, conservation easements, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bid packages, and other related materials for design, engineering, construction, restoration, and other related sources.

+ Provides leadership and guidance for the Department’s Clean Fill and Material Reclamation functions.

+ Attends required staff, committee, and board meetings, prepares reports, meeting minutes, and agendas as needed or required.

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

+ Pension

+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

01

Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

02

The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

03

Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

+ N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.

+ YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

+ NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

04

Please select the answer below that describes the minimum amount of related experience you possess:

+ I possess at least five (5) years of full-time experience in environmental management, project management, public infrastructure maintenance, or related field AND a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.

+ I possess at least nine (9) years of full-time experience in environmental management, project management, public infrastructure maintenance, or related field.

+ I do NOT possess the minimum amount of related experience.

05

Do you understand that OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted to the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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