What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Planner 1 position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Join our team and become an integral part of our mission to ensure environmental compliance throughout all stages of project development. As an assistant to the District Environmental Supervisor or Environmental Manager, you will play a crucial role in facilitating the timely initiation and progression of projects. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that the Department's design, construction, and maintenance activities adhere to the strict guidelines set by state, federal, and local environmental laws. By joining us, you will contribute to the preservation of our natural resources and the protection of our environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity, apply today and make a difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, your main responsibility will be to support the coordination of the development and review of environmental documents. This includes a range of documents such as non-complex categorical exclusions, technical reports, and mitigation plans. It will also be important for you to develop and maintain a strong understanding of environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. This knowledge will enable you to effectively contribute to the evaluation of potential impacts of transportation projects on various environmental factors such as landforms, air quality, noise levels, water quality, water resources, ecological conditions, land use, recreational facilities, socio-economic resources, and cultural resources.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in public involvement activities, which will involve attending and monitoring events like public meetings, plan displays, public hearings, meetings with public officials, and environmental agency meetings. This will help ensure that the public's perspectives and concerns are taken into account during the decision-making process. Building strong relationships with resource agencies and the public will also be a key aspect of your role. By working collaboratively with these stakeholders, you will contribute to the improvement of the department's partnerships and relations with its customers.
Another important aspect of your role will be to attend scoping field views and provide the necessary information for the preparation of environmental documents. This will involve preparing scoping field view documents, memos, and engaging in verbal communication. You will also have the opportunity to assist in the development and delivery of environmental training for the district's design, construction, and maintenance staff. This will help ensure that all staff members have the necessary knowledge and skills to comply with environmental laws, policies, and regulations.
Maintaining environmental project files and records will be another responsibility in this role. This will involve organizing and managing documentation related to environmental projects. You will also play a role in assessing district activities to ensure compliance with environmental laws and integrating appropriate environmental compliance measures into project design, construction, and maintenance activities. Providing environmental data and support for securing required permits for district projects and activities will be another important aspect of your role. This will involve gathering and analyzing environmental data and assisting in the permit application process.
Finally, you will be responsible for responding to requests for environmental technical assistance and guidance on field operations and activities. This will involve providing expertise and guidance to colleagues who require assistance in navigating environmental considerations. Additionally, you may be asked to assist in monitoring construction and maintenance projects through periodic site
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in public involvement activities, which will involve attending and monitoring events like public meetings, plan displays, public hearings, meetings with public officials, and environmental agency meetings. This will help ensure that the public's perspectives and concerns are taken into account during the decision-making process. Building strong relationships with resource agencies and the public will also be a key aspect of your role. By working collaboratively with these stakeholders, you will contribute to the improvement of the department's partnerships and relations with its customers.
Another important aspect of your role will be to attend scoping field views and provide the necessary information for the preparation of environmental documents. This will involve preparing scoping field view documents, memos, and engaging in verbal communication. You will also have the opportunity to assist in the development and delivery of environmental training for the district's design, construction, and maintenance staff. This will help ensure that all staff members have the necessary knowledge and skills to comply with environmental laws, policies, and regulations.
Maintaining environmental project files and records will be another responsibility in this role. This will involve organizing and managing documentation related to environmental projects. You will also play a role in assessing district activities to ensure compliance with environmental laws and integrating appropriate environmental compliance measures into project design, construction, and maintenance activities. Providing environmental data and support for securing required permits for district projects and activities will be another important aspect of your role. This will involve gathering and analyzing environmental data and assisting in the permit application process.
Finally, you will be responsible for responding to requests for environmental technical assistance and guidance on field operations and activities. This will involve providing expertise and guidance to colleagues who require assistance in navigating environmental considerations. Additionally, you may be asked to assist in monitoring construction and maintenance projects through periodic site
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 Dunmore.
- 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 professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or
- A Bachelor's degree in planning or environmental planning; and one year of professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or
- A Master's degree in environmental planning; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not 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 will 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
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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.
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