Environmental Engineer Manager

Salary $88,020.00 - $119,844.00 Annually Location Allegheny County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-56276-14540 Department Department of Environmental Protection Division EP Dstr Oil Gas Op Opening Date 09/22/2026 Closing Date 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 14540 Position Number 50373506 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit B3 Pay Group ST09 Bureau / Division Code 00358200 Bureau / Division Southwest District Oil & Gas Operations Worksite Address 400 Waterfront Drive City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15222 Contact Name Rob Konowitch Contact Email THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-56276-14540. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM AUGUST 17, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 6, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. Are you a highly organized and seasoned leader in the field of engineering? As an Environmental Engineer Manager with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will step into a leadership role that supports smart growth and environmental safety. This position will allow you to apply your engineering skills while coaching and guiding a professional team. Your work will help protect waterways, land, and public well-being across the region. Join a team that is deeply committed to safeguarding the health and safety of both the citizens and the environment of Pennsylvania. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will oversee permitting and engineering work that supports safe and consistent Oil and Gas operations. Work involves guiding staff, reviewing permit decisions, and ensuring environmental rules are followed. As an Environmental Engineer Manager, you will perform the following duties: Staff Leadership: Lead, train, and guide engineering and scientific staff while organizing and delegating work Permit Oversight: Review permit applications, workload distribution, and records of decision to ensure proper interpretation of laws and regulations Regulatory Guidance: Provide engineering advice and direction on applicable rules, policies, and technical requirements Interagency Coordination: Participate in meetings with federal, state, and local partners to maintain consistent program operations Public Interaction: Provide information to operators, municipalities, and the public and direct follow up actions as needed Operational Management: Monitor section goals, analyze workload data, and ensure timely processing of permit applications 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 Pittsburgh. 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. 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 or construction. Special Requirement: This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists or a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the applicable licensing body of another state. Conditions of Employment: This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent. Post Employment Requirement: Successful candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Professional Engineer license issued by Pennsylvania within their initial six month probationary period. Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 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). 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. 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 and click on Veterans. 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.