Environmental Review Coordinator (Ecological Program Specialist)

About the role

This position supports statewide environmental review work by coordinating programs, overseeing review tools and guiding conservation activities. The role helps protect rare plants, strengthens partnerships and improves review processes across the state.

Responsibilities

• Program Oversight: Coordinate statewide environmental review efforts and resolve issues with partner agencies
• Tool Management: Support updates and maintenance of the PA Conservation Explorer system and screening tool
• Content Coordination: Manage information for Natural Heritage Program web pages and coordinate updates with partners
• Staff Supervision: Oversee contract environmental review staff within the Natural Heritage Section
• Review Expertise: Provide botanical and ecological knowledge by completing environmental reviews when needed
• Public Outreach: Deliver training, guidance and communication on the environmental review process and PACE tool

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Wildlife Biologist 2 or Natural Resource Program Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Three years of experience as a Forester (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Three years of professional experience in management of plant, wildlife, or natural resources and a bachelor's degree in biology, botany, ecology, environmental science, forestry, natural resources management, or a closely related field
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Other Requirements

• Valid Class C non-commercial driver's license
• Pennsylvania residency

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch
• Occasional travel, including some overnight trips
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch
• Occasional travel, including some overnight trips