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Environmental Planning Supervisor
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA)
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Environmental Planning Supervisor
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Environmental Planning Supervisor
Salary
$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-38769-28417
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 800
Opening Date
01/09/2026
Closing Date
1/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
28417
Position Number
00152237
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A5
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00080800
Bureau / Division
Transportation - Engineering District 8-0
Worksite Address
2140 Herr St.
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17103
Contact Name
Heidi Mertz
Contact Email
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire an Environmental Planning Supervisor in Dauphin County. This pivotal role involves overseeing the environmental aspects of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating transportation plans, programs, and projects to ensure they adhere to relevant environmental laws, regulations, and policies. This includes securing the necessary clearances and approvals for highway and bridge initiatives. If you are passionate about environmental compliance and want to make a significant impact in transportation planning, we encourage you to apply now!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Environmental Supervisor for NEPA, this role involves overseeing the professional planning team within Engineering District 8-0's Environmental Unit. Responsibilities include organizing, assigning, and prioritizing tasks for team members, as well as evaluating their performance. The supervisor is also tasked with interviewing and selecting new employees, assessing their work, approving or denying leave requests, initiating disciplinary measures when necessary, identifying training needs, providing coaching and guidance, and addressing any issues that arise.
Additionally, the supervisor prepares comprehensive environmental reports and analyses, defines the scope of work, and reviews environmental clearances and analyses conducted by both consultants and team members. These clearances encompass a variety of technical reports and specialized studies, including Wetland Findings, Archaeological Reports, Hazardous Waste Surveys, Wildlife Habitat assessments, Historical Concerns, Farmland Findings, and evaluations of Social and Economic Impacts. The supervisor ensures that all environmental mitigation commitments made during the clearance process are actively pursued and coordinates with state and federal resource agencies regarding transportation activities throughout the planning, design, construction, and maintenance phases.
Furthermore, the supervisor reviews and provides feedback on proposals, reports, and regulations from other agencies, as well as on proposed environmental policies from the Department. To promote compliance and best practices, the supervisor also conducts training sessions for District employees in Design, Construction, and Maintenance, focusing on environmental issues to ensure that project development, construction practices, and maintenance activities are conducted in a manner that minimizes the risk of citations and violations.
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=00152237) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment
+ Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 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:
+ Two years of experience as an Environmental Planner 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
+ Six years of professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or
+ A Master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and three years of progressively responsible 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.
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INSTRUCTIONS - You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. 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 question(s). 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 question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
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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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Planner 2 for two or more years full-time?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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How many years of professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning do you possess?
+ A. 6 years or more
+ B. 5 but less than 6 years
+ C. 4 but less than 5 years
+ D. 3 but less than 4 years
+ E. 2 but less than 3 years
+ F. 1 but less than 2 years
+ G. Less than 1 year
+ H. None
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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.
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How much graduate level college coursework have you completed in planning or one of the environmental sciences? ?
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.
+ A. Conferred Master's degree or higher
+ B. 30 credits or more
+ C. Less than 30 credits
+ D. None
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Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
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