Watershed Manager, DEP

If you have a passion for environmental conservation and a desire to assist watershed organizations, community groups, and local authorities in addressing ecological challenges at the watershed level, then the role of Watershed Manager with the Department of Environmental Protection may be the perfect fit for you. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in the development and execution of programs designed to improve water quality and promote sustainable practices. By joining this dedicated team, you will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, ensuring that effective strategies are implemented to protect and enhance our vital water resources. Do not miss the chance to make a meaningful impact-apply today and be part of a movement that prioritizes the health of our environment for future generations.

In this position, you will assume a variety of professional duties within the Bureau of District Mining Operations, primarily concentrating on the improvement of water quality in watersheds impacted by Acid Mine Drainage (AMD). You will report directly to the Treatment Trust/ABS Sites Manager, and your role will involve a wide range of activities designed to promote effective watershed management. Your key responsibilities will include enhancing water quality at Alternate Bonding System (ABS) Sites, managing acid mine drainage discharges at locations where bonds have been forfeited, executing and overseeing contracts related to reclamation projects for bond forfeiture, administering Trust Funds, and supervising contracts for the treatment of AMD discharges as outlined in those agreements. This work will be guided by specific program objectives, necessitating that you exhibit a high level of initiative and independence in planning, scheduling, and carrying out your responsibilities.

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-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.
• This full-time telework position will have one of the physical locations below, based on their home location:
  • California District Mining Office
    25 Technology Drive
    California Technology Park
    Coal Center, PA 15423
  • Cambria District Mining Office (Ebens)
    286 Industrial Park Road
    Ebensburg, PA 15931-0625
  • Knox District Mining Office
    White Memorial Bldg., P.O. Box 669
    Knox, PA 16232-0669
  • Moshannon District Mining Office
    186 Enterprise Drive
    Philipsburg, PA 16866
  • New Stanton District Office
    131 Broadview Road
    New Stanton, PA 15672
  • Pottsville District Office
    5 West Laurel Boulevard
    Pottsville, PA 17901-2522
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Seven years of experience in environmental protection, environmental regulation, or resource conservation which includes three years of experience in a professional capacity; or
• Three years of professional experience in environmental protection, environmental regulation, or resource conservation and a bachelor's degree in biological or environmental science, environmental protection, resource conservation, engineering, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes three years of professional experience in environmental protection, environmental regulation, or resource conservation.

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
  
  

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
  
  

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.

• 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.