Water Program Specialist

THE POSITION

Does the possibility of helping to shape programs that protect water quality while supporting Pennsylvania’s agricultural communities sound exciting to you? Join the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as a Water Program Specialist and support key initiatives that safeguard Pennsylvania’s streams and watersheds. This role allows you to contribute to important programs that help farmers and conservation partners reduce nutrient and sediment pollution.

Here, you will have the opportunity to engage in statewide efforts that improve water quality and strengthen environmental stewardship. Apply today to join a team dedicated to helping our communities and natural resources thrive!

Does the possibility of helping to shape programs that protect water quality while supporting Pennsylvania’s agricultural communities sound exciting to you? Join the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as a Water Program Specialist and support key initiatives that safeguard Pennsylvania’s streams and watersheds. This role allows you to contribute to important programs that help farmers and conservation partners reduce nutrient and sediment pollution.

Here, you will have the opportunity to engage in statewide efforts that improve water quality and strengthen environmental stewardship. Apply today to join a team dedicated to helping our communities and natural resources thrive!

This position supports statewide water quality programs by providing technical direction, developing guidance, and assisting with conservation and regulatory initiatives. The work strengthens environmental protection efforts that address nutrient management, erosion control, and agricultural conservation practices. As a Water Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Support:
  Provide guidance to regional offices and conservation districts on agricultural regulatory requirements
• Contract Oversight:
  Administer contracts for Chesapeake Bay engineering and technical assistance programs
• Technical Guidance:
  Develop manuals and training materials for agricultural nutrient and sediment control practices
• Agency Coordination:
  Collaborate with state and federal partners on conservation and watershed planning initiatives
• Compliance Assistance:
  Advise field staff on complex enforcement issues related to manure management and erosion control
• Data Management:
  Maintain program data in statewide systems and analyze information for reporting and planning

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position requires travel throughout the state as needed.
• 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview .
• 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.

• Three years of professional environmental protection 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; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience.

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency…