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Reference #: 4557798 THE POSITION Are you passionate about protecting the environment and ensuring the well-being of residents? The Department of Environmental Protection is currently looking for a Director of Environmental Justice to safeguard the state's air, land, and water from pollution. This role offers an opportunity to make a difference by promoting a cleaner and healthier environment while enhancing community awareness and engagement through environmental advocacy. Join us and be a part of creating a better future for all!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a key member of senior management, you will have the important task of overseeing and coordinating efforts to address environmental justice concerns for all citizens of the Commonwealth. Your role will involve providing information and clarifications on DEP policies and procedures, Environmental Hearing Board processes, and promoting public participation within environmental justice communities across the state. Your extensive knowledge and experience in socio-economic and environmental issues, environmental advocacy programs, current environmental trends, and DEP operational programs and permitting processes will be invaluable. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, as well as the ability to facilitate consensus building, are crucial for this role.

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 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. Some travel may be required Work schedule is negotiable 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:

One year as an Administrative Officer 4 (Commonwealth title); or Eight years of experience in progressively responsible and varied management or staff work, including personnel management, fiscal management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirements: You must possess supervisory experience, You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): Experience working with underrepresented/vulnerable communities. Bilingual 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 l arn 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.