Environmental Engineer Consultant

The State of Pennsylvania is hiring an Environmental Engineer Consultant for the Department of Environmental Protection. This full-time role involves providing expert engineering consultation for NPDES permit programs, ensuring compliance with water quality standards, and promoting best management practices. The position offers a salary between $80,802 and $114,915 annually and allows for part-time telework, up to 3 days per week, from approved locations within Pennsylvania.
Salary: $80,802.00 - $114,915.00 Annually
Location : Multi-County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2025-24646-14535
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP Bur Cln Wtr NPDES Prmtng Di
Opening Date: 05/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 14535
Position Number: 00118289
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: B3
Pay Group: ST09
Bureau / Division Code: 00353860
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Clean Water, NPDES Permitting Division
Worksite Address: Refer to Work Schedule and Additional Information
Contact Name: OA, CE DEP
Contact Email: RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you a skilled engineering professional with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to promoting the health and safety of both individuals and the environment in Pennsylvania? The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a passionate candidate to fill the position of Environmental Engineer Consultant. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in environmental protection while making a significant difference in the community. If you are eager to contribute to meaningful initiatives that safeguard natural resources and public health, this is your chance to shine-apply now and take the next step in your professional journey!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role is a specialized position that offers expert engineering consultation to the NPDES Permitting Division within the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Clean Water. The incumbent will deliver high-level technical assistance in the execution of NPDES permit programs as outlined in Chapters 92a and 102. Responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities, including the enforcement of water quality standards for point source discharges, the application of technology-based controls mandated by both state and federal regulations, and the promotion of best management practices aimed at managing stormwater-related discharges effectively. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with environmental standards and enhancing the overall quality of water resources.
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.
• This position will require travel as needed.
• You will have the option to work from one of the following listed regional or central offices and may also work out of any district office associated with the listed regional or central offices:
• NERO - 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
• NCRO - 208 W. Third St., Ste 101, Williamsport, PA 17701
• SWRO - 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
• SERO -2 E Main St, Norristown, PA 19401
• RCSOB -400 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
• 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.
• 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 as an Environmental Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of professional engineering experience in environmental protection or in environmental project development, design and/or construction.

Special Requirement:
• This position requires the 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.

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.

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.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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• Eligibility rules apply.
01

Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
• Yes
• No

02

If yes, please provide driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing state
03

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.
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• Yes

04

Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?
• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please indicate your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
06

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer for two or more years full-time?
• Yes
• No

07

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.
08

Do you possess five or more years of full-time professional engineering experience in environmental protection or in environmental project development, design and/or construction?
• Yes
• No

09

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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