Salary: $88,020.00 - $119,844.00 Annually
Location : Lackawanna County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-58689-1115T
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Dstr Off 400
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 1115T
Position Number: 50693847
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: B3
Pay Group: ST09
Bureau / Division Code: 00080400
Bureau / Division: District Office 400
Worksite Address: 55 Keystone Industrial Park
City: Dunmore, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 18512
Contact Name: Dana Perraglia
Contact Phone: [click to reveal phone number]570.963.4730
Contact Email: [click to reveal email address]drerraglia@pa.gov

THE POSITION
Step into a role that shapes the future of transportation! The District Environmental Manager with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation helps guide projects that protect communities and natural resources. This position offers a chance to lead important environmental reviews that keep road and bridge work on track. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing engineering and environmental goals together.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position oversees technical reviews and environmental planning for transportation projects across the district. The work supports responsible project development and helps maintain compliance with important environmental rules. As a District Environmental Manager, you will perform the following duties:

Environmental Reviews: Conduct detailed reviews of reports, plans, and analyses to ensure compliance with environmental laws and guidelines
Technical Guidance: Recommend solutions to engineering issues discovered in design plans and project proposals
Permit Coordination: Work with agencies to secure needed waterway and earth disturbance permits for construction and maintenance activities
Program Oversight: Support district compliance programs related to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System and Strategic Environmental Management Program through monitoring, training, and policy development
Mitigation Management: Manage and review environmental mitigation commitments, including inspections and coordination with consultants

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. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate speciality and one year of experience in directing the work of civil engineers.

Special Requirement:

You must be in possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Condition of Employment:

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

Post Employment Requirement:

For the Bridges and Transportation parentheticals, successful candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Professional Engineer License issued by Pennsylvania within their initial six month probationary period.

Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 [click to reveal website link] and click on Veterans.

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.
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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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Condition of Employment - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

If you answered "Yes", please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you asnwered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess four or more years of full-time professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in transportation engineering?

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, do you also possess one or more years of full-time professional experience in directing the work of civil engineers?

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