Environmental Program Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Program Manager with the Department of Environmental Protection gives you the chance to step into a leadership role that shapes critical waste management efforts. This position supports broad program planning, key decisions, and collaboration with agencies and local partners. It will empower you to use your experience to lead staff, improve operations, and support important environmental goals. This role is ideal for individuals ready to take on meaningful regional leadership.

Requirements

• Two years as an Environmental Group Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Seven years of professional environmental protection experience that includes two years of technical supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation
• An equivalent combination of education and experience in environmental protection that includes two years of technical supervisory experience
• Possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent
• Meet the PA residency requirement

Responsibilities

• Direct regional waste management activities and coordinate major program components
• Guide Section Chiefs, set clear expectations, and support staff with regular communication
• Prioritize enforcement actions and coordinate activities with legal and investigative partners
• Review, monitor, and support municipal planning and resource recovery grants
• Establish permitting priorities and manage the regional permitting workload
• Determine staffing needs, assign workloads, and coordinate emergency response participation

What This Job Offers

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