Environmental Planning Supervisor

Position Overview

Environmental Planning Supervisor – lead environmental permitting work for major transportation projects within the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Guide decisions supporting safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible construction.

• Manage permitting activities for the Environmental Unit, ensuring compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Coordinate reviews, oversee mitigation efforts, and guide staff on transportation projects.
• Oversee environmental permits, including waterway, stormwater, and waste management requirements.
• Evaluate project plans and hydrology reports to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Work with agencies such as the Department of Environmental Protection, the Army Corps of Engineers, and others to address permitting needs.
• Lead environmental staff by assigning tasks, reviewing work, and supporting training needs.
• Assist project teams by monitoring mitigation efforts and ensuring proper documentation.
• Track environmental requirements before, during, and after construction activities.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours:
  
  7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday‑Friday with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework opportunity: part‑time telework subject to availability of a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and approved Pennsylvania location.
• Salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.

• Two years of experience as an Environmental Planner 2 (Commonwealth job title) or equivalent federal position; or six years of professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or a master’s degree in planning or an environmental science with three years of progressively responsible professional environmental planning experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• PA residency requirement must be met.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

TRS number 711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

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.