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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Director of Environmental Justice (Administrative Officer 5) in Pennsylvania
Director of Environmental Justice (Administrative Officer 5)
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Director of Environmental Justice (Administrative Officer 5)
Salary
$84,597.00 - $128,627.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-87547
Department
SL Department of Environmental Protection
Division
EP Env Jus Off
Opening Date
06/28/2024
Closing Date
7/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
08670
Position Number
00092119
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST10
Bureau / Division Code
00350150
Bureau / Division
Environmental Justice Office
Worksite Address
400 Market Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17105
Contact Name
Jennifer McLuckie
Contact Phone
717.772.5633
Contact Email
jmcluckie@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00092119) .
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 willnotbe 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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 4 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
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.
03
Do you possess progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work which includes experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement?
Yes
No
04
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.
05
How many years of full-time progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work do you possess?
8 years or more
7 but less than 8 years
6 but less than 7 years
5 but less than 6 years
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 yers
Less than 1 year
None
06
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.
07
What level of college coursework have you completed in business administration, public administration, human resources, strategic leadership, or other related areas?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Master's degree or higher
Bachelor's degree
Some coursework
None
08
If you have not completed college coursework in one of the fields listed in the previous question, how much college coursework have you completed in another field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
09
Additional Requirement: Do you have supervisory experience?
Yes
No
10
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.
11
Preferred criteria: Do you have experience working with underrepresented/vulnerable communities?
Yes
No
12
Preferred criteria: Are you bilingual?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov