Environmental Planning Manager
About The Position
Join the Department of Transportation and help guide important environmental decisions that shape community projects. This role lets you support safe and responsible development by managing key programs and coordinating environmental reviews. You will work with experts, agencies, and district teams to ensure projects meet environmental standards. Step into a leadership role where your work supports Pennsylvania’s transportation future. This position focuses on managing environmental programs, reviewing transportation projects, and ensuring compliance with key environmental laws and policies. As an Environmental Planning Manager, you will perform the following duties: Project Review: Manage the review of transportation plans and projects for compliance with environmental laws and policies Waterways Oversight: Direct the District Waterways Unit to secure required permits for construction and maintenance work Mitigation Management: Coordinate mitigation commitments and monitor post construction activities MS4 Compliance: Develop and manage programs for MS4 and SEMP compliance including inspections and training Policy Development: Create and enforce District policy for stormwater control measures and related environmental practices Committee Leadership: Organize and chair the District Stormwater Management Committee and coordinate with regulatory agencies
Requirements
- Two years of experience as an Environmental Planning Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
- Seven years of professional planning experience in local, regional, or state planning including two years in a supervisory capacity
- A Master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and five years of professional planning experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training
- Possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent
- Meet the PA residency requirement
Nice To Haves
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period, after successful completion of probationary period. 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 Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Responsibilities
- Manage the review of transportation plans and projects for compliance with environmental laws and policies
- Direct the District Waterways Unit to secure required permits for construction and maintenance work
- Coordinate mitigation commitments and monitor post construction activities
- Develop and manage programs for MS4 and SEMP compliance including inspections and training
- Create and enforce District policy for stormwater control measures and related environmental practices
- Organize and chair the District Stormwater Management Committee and coordinate with regulatory agencies
Benefits
- Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
