Environmental Planner 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Clearfield County, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Environmental Planner 2 with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you will provide environmental expertise and coordination for transportation projects throughout the district. The role ensures project planning, design, and construction comply with environmental laws, policies, and best practices. You will help lead environmental review efforts for projects that shape communities and support safe, sustainable, and efficient project development.

The position coordinates preparation and review of categorical exclusions, technical reports, and mitigation plans for projects of varying complexity; evaluates effects on natural, cultural, recreational, and community resources; participates in public meetings, hearings, and displays; collaborates with resource agencies and the public; and develops and delivers environmental training for district design, construction, and maintenance staff.

This is full-time employment with work hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available after completion of a probationary term, subject to requirements and change. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. New Commonwealth employees start at an annual salary of $60,538 before taxes.

Requirements

• 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 five years of progressive professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or a master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and two years of progressive professional environmental planning experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and review of categorical exclusions, technical reports, and mitigation plans for projects of varying complexity.
• Evaluate the effects of transportation projects on natural, cultural, recreational, and community resources.
• Participate in meetings, hearings, and displays to support public involvement activities.
• Work with resource agencies and the public to strengthen partnerships and support environmental compliance.
• Develop and deliver environmental training for district design, construction, and maintenance staff.
• Help ensure transportation project planning, design, and construction follow environmental laws, policies, and best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level