Environmental Group Manager
Commonwealth of PA
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $78,925 - $119,844 per year |
| Deadline | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 5+ years |
This position manages the Mine Fire, Permitting, and Professional Services Section by supervising staff, directing project reviews, and coordinating major reclamation and permitting activities. As an Environmental Group Manager, you will perform the following duties:
- Project Leadership: Oversee mine fire and subsidence investigations, environmental assessments, and engineering reviews
- Staff Supervision: Guide geologic and engineering staff, review work products, and support performance evaluations
- Permit Oversight: Manage permitting activities related to erosion control, stormwater, waterway impacts, and site construction needs
- Contract Management: Prepare and evaluate requests for proposals and direct professional service agreements for technical studies
- Agency Coordination: Work with state, federal, and local agencies to support reclamation, permitting, and project compliance
- Public Communication: Explain project details to consultants, officials, and community members and provide technical guidance
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) 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 in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- 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.
Conditions 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 Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Please apply at employment.pa.gov
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| Category | General / Stewardship |
| Tags | Permitting |