Environmental Group Manager

The Energy Programs Office within the Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for a dynamic and seasoned leader to become part of their team. If you possess a strong background in environmental work coupled with outstanding leadership abilities, do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity-submit your application today!

This role entails overseeing the development, planning, and management of initiatives aimed at decarbonizing the industrial sector through the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) program. The individual in this position will supervise a team responsible for the creation and execution of RISE PA, necessitating a robust understanding of energy management and environmental technology policy, alongside comprehensive knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and procedures.

Additionally, the employee will take on the role of Bonus Award Compliance Coordinator (BACC), tasked with the development, planning, and administration of the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) RISE PA grant program, which is financed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants. This work must align with the strategic objectives and funding stipulations of both DEP and EPA, particularly those pertaining to Justice 40 initiatives and workforce development.

As the BACC, this individual will act as a primary liaison, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to effectively manage and administer the Community Benefits Bonus, Fair Labor Bonus, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Bonus within the RISE PA framework. These bonuses are designed to provide additional funding to industrial facilities undertaking significant decarbonization projects that fulfill specific criteria. The BACC will offer technical support to applicants, assess and score project proposals, and oversee all projects awarded bonuses. Furthermore, this employee will contribute to the development of the RISE PA program, conduct research, analyze program data, and compile the Industrial Decarbonization Playbook report.

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 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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 position has been approved for Flexible Headquarters at the following locations:
  • NERO - 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
  • NCRO - 208 W. Third St., Ste 101, Williamsport, PA 17701
  • NWRO - 230 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA 16335
  • SWRO - 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
  • SERO -2 E Main St, Norristown, PA 19401
  • RCSOB -400 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
• This position will require travel as needed
• 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:

• A bachelor's degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; and five years of professional environmental protection experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

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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.