Water Program Specialist

About the role

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a candidate dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania’s citizens and environment. In this role you will help guide environmental policies and support critical restoration initiatives, strengthening water quality and natural habitats across the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction on statewide wetland and waterway policies and procedures
• Apply knowledge of environmental regulations to support restoration and mitigation activities
• Maintain accurate and complete entries across DEP electronic data systems
• Assist regional offices, conservation districts, and partner agencies with program implementation
• Assess wetland and waterway restoration efforts through field investigations and technical reviews

Qualifications

• Three years of professional environmental protection experience; and a bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience

Condition of employment: possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Other requirements: federally compliant identification (U.S. Passport, REAL ID, or Military ID) at the time of conditional job offer; ability to meet Pennsylvania residency requirements.