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Environmental Planner 2

Salary

$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-38714-28416

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 800

Opening Date

12/29/2025

Closing Date

1/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

28416

Position Number

00241614

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00080800

Bureau / Division

Transportation - Engineering District 8-0

Worksite Address

2140 Herr Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17103

Contact Name

Heidi Mertz

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you skilled in environmental documentation, compliance, and permitting, ensuring that projects stay on track? The Department of Transportation is looking for qualified candidates for the role of Environmental Planner 2. This essential position will guarantee that all projects meet federal and departmental standards, streamlining the permit acquisition process while complying with current regulations. If you have the necessary qualifications and expertise for this vital role, we invite you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this critical position, your responsibilities will include creating and reviewing necessary calculations, designs, and analyses to secure permits and address environmental concerns. You will evaluate the environmental impacts of both proposed and existing transportation facilities, considering aspects such as landforms, water quality, land use, cultural resources, and the effects on threatened and endangered species. The role also involves conducting environmental analyses and preparing technical reports on hazardous waste, wetland investigations, and species assessments.

Additionally, you will review studies related to natural resources and pollution control as part of the environmental clearance process, while researching the potential impacts of transportation projects on various environmental and community factors. Fieldwork will be a significant aspect of the role, encompassing wetland identification, species surveys, waste investigations, and monitoring post-construction activities, as well as providing support to construction and maintenance teams in resolving issues.

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=00241614) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-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 in Harrisburg. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Five years of progressive professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning;or

+ Two years of experience as an Environmental Planner 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

+ A Master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and two years of progressive professional environmental planning experience;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Planner 1 for two or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

02

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.

03

How much full-time professional local, regional or state environmental planning do you possess?

+ 3 years or more

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ 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

Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in the environmental science field other than the experience claimed in the previous question?

+ Yes

+ No

06

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.

07

How much graduate coursework in planning, environmental planning, or environmental sciences do you possess?

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 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.

+ A conferred master's degree

+ 30 or more credits

+ 15 but less than 30 credits

+ Less than 15 credits

+ None

08

If you currently do not have a conferred master's degree in planning, environmental planning, or environmental sciences, are you within 3 months of possessing a conferred master's degree in one of those majors?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, what date do you expect to receive your degree? If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box.

10

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

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - RESEARCHING, COLLECTING, ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING DATAResearches, collects, analyzes and interprets data (in environmental areas such as air, waste management, water resources, erosion and sedimentation control, wildlife and/or other areas such as socio-economic, land use, population, housing, transportation, health and social systems and recreational facilities) for the purpose of preparing and evaluating federal, state, local and public or private plans, policies and permits.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience conducting research or surveys; designing, developing AND evaluating studies needed for planning; developing programs and/or policies including selecting the database and determining appropriate data sources and methodology.

+ B. I have professional experience conducting a portion of a research project or survey; OR designing, developing OR evaluating studies OR developing programs OR policies, including selecting the database.

+ C. I have professional experience collecting data of any type, or compiling experience in which the data to be collected and sources used were determined by someone other than the person doing the collecting.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to researching, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

12

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.

+ Details regarding your experience conducting research or surveys.

+ Details regarding your experience designing, developing and/or evaluating studies.

+ Details regarding your development of programs and/or policies including selecting the database and determining appropriate data sources and methodology.

+ Your level of responsibility.

13

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 2 - CONDUCTING STUDIES AND PREPARING REPORTSConducts studies and prepares background reports (in environmental areas such as air, waste management, water resources, erosion and sedimentation control, wildlife and/or other areas such as socio-economic, land use, population, housing, transportation, health and social systems and recreational facilities) for the use of planners and other officials in developing comprehensive plans, or components of major plans, policy formulation or program development.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience as the author of written research reports which includes analysis of statistical or other data and a recommendation for a solution or course of action.

+ B. I have professional experience assisting in the preparation of research reports by data gathering and/or I had responsibility for writing portions of studies and reports as components of final studies or reports; OR I have professional experience writing for professional journals and publications or informational publications.

+ C. I have professional experience updating, editing or revising existing plans or reports, without conducting the research or surveys.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to conducting studies and preparing reports.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

15

.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. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

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

+ Details regarding your experience as the author of written research reports.

+ Details regarding your experience assisting in the preparation of reports.

+ Details regarding your experience updating, editing, or revising existing reports.

16

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

17

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DEVELOPING, EVALUATING AND IMPLEMENTING PLANSDevelops, reviews, implements, evaluates and/or refines plans, permits, and/or policies at the federal, state and/or local level in order to maximize benefits and minimize impact and to assure adherence to local, state and federal planning policies and practices.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience developing, reviewing, refining, coordinating or evaluating federal, state, regional, local or commercial plans, AND developing guidelines for preparing these plans.

+ B. I have professional experience developing, reviewing, refining, coordinating or evaluating federal, state, regional, local or commercial plans, OR preparing grant applications OR preparing sections of plans on grant applications that are in compliance with established policies.

+ C. I have professional experience as a member of a planning commission rendering advisory services.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to developing, evaluating and implementing plans.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

18

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.

+ Details regarding your experience developing, reviewing, refining, coordinating, and/or evaluating plans.

+ Your level of responsibility.

19

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

20

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - NEGOTIATING WITH OFFICIALS AND ORGANIZATIONSNegotiates with federal, state, regional, local or other governmental and public and private officials or special interest groups, or the public, for the purpose of preparing, gaining support for and/or assisting in the approval, development, implementation, administration, monitoring, and evaluating plans, policies and/or programs.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience negotiating with federal, state, regional or local officials and/or planning commissions for the purpose of preparing, gaining support for and/or assisting the approval, development, implementation, administration and evaluation of plans, policies and/or programs.

+ B. I have professional experience in public speaking and presiding over meetings with special interest groups, private organizations and the public; making presentations to the media; and developing seminars, workshops and forums to interpret, resolve and/or mediate issues between groups.

+ C. I have professional experience that involves substantial public contact dealing with individuals such as real estate or insurance sales. (Sales clerk experience is not acceptable).

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to meeting and negotiating with individuals and organizations.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

21

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.

+ Details regarding your experience negotiating.

+ Details regarding your experience speaking publicly and presiding over meetings and developing seminars/workshops.

+ Details regarding your public contact work.

22

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

23

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - PROVIDING TECHNICAL ADVICE AND SUPPORTProvides technical assistance to federal, state, regional, local governmental and public or private officials for the purpose of developing, implementing, administering, monitoring and evaluating plans, programs and policies.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience providing technical assistance to federal, state, regional or local officials in developing, monitoring, reviewing and/or implementing plans.

+ B. I have professional experience as a municipal manager, consulting engineer to a local government, OR director of a community development or redevelopment authority; OR in implementing plan recommendations through state and federal grant programs, OR monitoring the implementation of plans or planning policies.

+ C. I have professional experience as a member of a local planning commission of a city, township or small borough, rendering advice involving the preparation of municipal land use controls such as: zoning ordinances and/or subdivision regulations. (Experience as a zoning officer, enforcing codes, is not acceptable).

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to providing technical advice related to the developing, implementing, administering, monitoring or evaluating plans.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

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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.

+ Details regarding your experience providing technical assistance.

+ Details regarding your experience as municipal manager, consulting engineer, director of community development or redevelopment authority.

+ Details regarding your experience as a member of a local planning commission.

25

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