Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Environmental Planner 2 in Pennsylvania, USA, Pennsylvania, United States

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Environmental Planner 2 in Pennsylvania

Environmental Planner 2

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Environmental Planner 2

Salary

$56,900.00 - $86,514.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-82166-28416

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 400

Opening Date

04/22/2024

Closing Date

5/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

28416

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00080400

Bureau / Division

TR Dstr Off 400

Worksite Address

PennDOT District 4-0 Engineering Office

Worksite Address

55 Keystone Industrial Park

City

Dunmore, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18512

Contact Name

Dana Perraglia

Contact Phone

570.963.4730

Contact Email

dperraglia@pa.gov

Description
Benefits
Questions

THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation is currently on the lookout for a skilled Environmental Planner 2 to join their team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in assisting the District Environmental Supervisor and/or the District Environmental Manager in obtaining the necessary environmental clearance for transportation projects. Your responsibilities will include preparing all the required environmental documentation, ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and overseeing the Department's design, construction, and maintenance activities to ensure they align with local, state, and federal environmental laws. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and have a strong understanding of environmental laws, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Don't miss out, apply today and be a part of this important mission!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The role involves conducting thorough reviews and assessments of the impacts of both proposed and existing transportation facilities on the environment. This includes evaluating how projects affect various aspects such as land forms, air quality, noise levels, water quality, land use patterns, cultural resources, socio-economic factors, scenic rivers, erosion and sedimentation controls, wetlands, storm water facilities, as well as threatened and endangered species.

Additionally, the position requires the preparation of a wide range of environmental documents to document findings and recommendations. This involves attending scoping field views to gather necessary information and then communicating the level of effort required to prepare these environmental documents to design or consulting firms involved in the projects.

Fieldwork is a crucial component of this role, which includes tasks such as identifying and delineating wetlands, conducting surveys for threatened and endangered species, investigating Phase I waste sites, evaluating construction waste and borrow sites, inspecting erosion and sedimentation controls, and monitoring storm water facilities. Furthermore, the individual will assist field personnel during construction and maintenance activities to address any environmental issues that may arise.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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.
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:

Two years of experience as an Environmental Planner 1; or
Five years of progressive professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or
A master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and two years of progressive professional environmental planning experience; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
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 willnot 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 will 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Planner 1 for two or more years full-time?

Yes
No

02

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 experiencemustalso 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.

03

How much full-time professional local, regional or state environmental planning do you possess?
A. 3 years or more
B. 2 but less than 3 years
C. 1 but less than 2 years
D. Less than 1 year
E. None

04

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 experiencemustalso 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.

05

Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in the environmental science field other than the experience claimed in the previous question?
Yes
No

06

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.

07

How much graduate coursework in planning, environmental planning, or environmental sciences do you possess?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

A. A conferred master's degree
B. 30 or more credits
C. 15 but less than 30 credits
D. Less than 15 credits
E. None

08

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - RESEARCHING, COLLECTING, ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING DATAResearches, collects, analyzes and interprets data (in environmental areas such as air, waste management, water resources, erosion and sedimentation control, wildlife and/or other areas such as socio-economic, land use, population, housing, transportation, health and social systems and recreational facilities) for the purpose of preparing and evaluating federal, state, local and public or private plans, policies and permits.

Levels of Performance