environmental planner 2

Salary $60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60150-28416 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Dstr Off 800 Opening Date 10/13/2026 Closing Date 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 28416 Position Number 00182823 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A4 Pay Group ST07 Bureau / Division Code 00080800 Bureau / Division Transportation - Engineering District 8-0 Worksite Address 2140 Herr Street City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17103 Contact Name Heidi Mertz Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Environmental Planner 2 with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This position performs a variety of environmental maintenance-related activities such as permit review, being a source of regulatory and environmental guidance as well as expertise on hydrology and hydraulic reporting. You will help guide important maintenance activities through sound environmental practices. Join a team that values your expertise and dedication to public service. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports environmental reviews and compliance efforts for maintenance activities across the district. You will apply technical knowledge to guide staff, review permits, and support safe and environmentally sound operations. As a Environmental Planner 2, you will perform the following duties: 1. Lead Permit Review: Review maintenance permit applications and ensure alignment with environmental requirements 2. Compliance Guidance: Provide regulatory information to district and county staff to support emergency operations, hazardous materials handling, and environmental programs 3. Technical Expertise: Evaluate hydrology and hydraulic reports and advise on permitting and mitigation needs 4. Storm Water Oversight: Support MS4 and SEMP compliance through inspections, audits, training, and coordination with field personnel 5. Waste Management Support: Interpret regulations, develop district policies, and assist with hazardous and residual waste procedures 6. Engineering Coordination: Review engineering drawings, calculations, and constructability considerations related to storm water control measures and permitted activities Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after completing a probationary term. 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. 4. **Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. 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: 1. Two years of experience as an Environmental Planner 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 2. Five years of progressive professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or 3. A Master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and two years of progressive professional environmental planning experience; or 4. Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: 1. 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. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 5. 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 full info follow application link. 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.