Environmental Planner

Job Overview

Would you enjoy a career helping to improve air quality and supporting environmental planning efforts across Pennsylvania? The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is looking for an Environmental Planner 1 to conduct air quality research and data review to support statewide environmental goals. You will also organize essential information, assist program specialists, and support grant and training activities.

• Training Support:
  Coordinate air quality training offerings and assist staff with planning and scheduling needs.
• Data Research:
  Collect and organize air quality information for emissions inventories and planning analysis.
• Program Tracking:
  Monitor activities and accounting transactions for mobile source grant and incentive programs.
• Document Processing:
  Review and route air quality documents to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Partner Coordination:
  Work with EPA, MARAMA, and other organizations to schedule and support training opportunities.
• Information Entry:
  Input data into agency systems and help improve program processes through continuous improvement efforts.

• A Bachelor's degree in planning or environmental planning, and one year of professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or
• Two years 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.
• You must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.