Environmental Group Manager

Environmental Group Manager

Join the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as an Environmental Group Manager and support a team dedicated to safeguarding natural resources! You will lead staff who monitor conditions, enforce environmental laws, and collaborate with partners across the region. This position gives you the opportunity to influence major environmental programs. Bring your leadership to work that truly matters!

This role oversees a team that manages conservation, restoration, inspection, and compliance work for waterways, wetlands, agriculture, and related environmental programs. It requires coordination across multiple offices, consistent communication, and strong leadership in program operations. As an Environmental Group Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Communication: Ensure staff stay informed about policies, initiatives, and guidance that support effective work
• Program Coordination: Work with multiple offices to maintain consistency in waterways, wetlands, and agricultural programs
• Compliance Oversight: Guide staff as they conduct inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities across assigned programs
• Data Management: Use and ensure staff use DEP databases to record information accurately and promptly
• Public Interaction: Provide information to officials, regulated entities, and community groups as needed
• Supervisory Leadership: Assign tasks, review work, handle personnel matters, and support professional development for staff

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel required 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; and five years of professional environmental protection experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Condition of Employment:

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

Other Requirements:

• You must possess and maintain a REAL  passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own…