JOB
Would you like an exciting and rewarding career making a positive difference for others? Join the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Bureau of Clean Water, Municipal Facilities Division as an Environmental Engineer and help strengthen the water systems that serve communities across Pennsylvania. This fulfilling position offers the opportunity to support major environmental projects funded through statewide and federal programs. You will contribute vital engineering knowledge that improves Commonwealth water quality and safeguards our natural resources. Apply today to become part of a team that works every day to protect the environment for future generations!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position provides engineering support for water infrastructure projects funded through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) Program and related state and federal initiatives. Through your work, you will play a key role in ensuring that wastewater, drinking water, and stormwater projects are properly designed, reviewed, and managed. As an Environmental Engineer, you will perform the following duties: Project Review: Evaluate feasibility studies, engineering plans, specifications, and funding applications for water infrastructure projectsTechnical Guidance: Provide assistance to applicants and staff on program requirements, design standards, and construction expectationsData Management: Input project information into electronic systems with accuracy and compliance to established standardsProgram Support: Assist with statewide oversight of infrastructure projects funded through federal and state programsField Coordination: Visit project sites to support planning, inspections, and technical reviewsPolicy Development: Contribute to guidance, procedures, and regulatory updates for the PENNVEST ProgramInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Travel is required. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 Meadville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $75,658.00 (before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
