Environmental Planner 1 - State of Pennsylvania : Job Details

THE POSITION

Are you prepared to be a key player in our mission to uphold environmental standards at every phase of project development? In the role of Environmental Planner 1, you will be essential in ensuring projects start and advance on schedule. By becoming part of our team, you will help safeguard our natural resources and protect the environment. Seize this chance to make an impact, apply now!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will support all aspects of environmental compliance, ensuring that projects commence and advance as scheduled while confirming that the Department's design, construction, and maintenance operations adhere to state, federal, and local environmental laws, regulations, and standards. Additionally, you will aid in the coordination of the creation and assessment of environmental documents, which may include non-complex categorical exclusions, technical reports, and mitigation plans. It is essential to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. You will also assist in evaluating the potential impacts of transportation projects on landforms, air quality, noise, water quality, water resources, existing ecological conditions, land use, recreational facilities, socio-economic resources, and cultural resources.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

* Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Hollidaysburg.

* 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 of professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or

* A Bachelor's degree in planning or environmental planning; and one year of professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or

* A Master's degree in environmental planning; or

* Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

* Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

* You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

* 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).

* 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 will 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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.

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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

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* Eligibility rules apply.

01

How much full-time professional local, regional or state environmental planning do you possess?

* 1 year or more

* 9 months but less than 1 year

* 6 months but less than 9 months

* Less than 6 months

* None

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

How much graduate coursework in planning, environmental planning, or environmental sciences do you possess? 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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer Yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

* A conferred master's degree

* 30 or more credits

* 15 but less than 30 credits

* Less than 15 credits

* None

04

If you currently do not have a conferred master's degree in planning, environmental planning, or environmental sciences, are you within 3 months of possessing a conferred master's degree in one of those majors?

* Yes

* No

05

If you answered yes to the above question, what date do you expect to receive your degree? If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

06

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which Level of Performance most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The Level of Performance you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

* Yes

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - RESEARCHING, COLLECTING, ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING DATA

Researches, collects, analyzes and interprets data (in environmental areas such as air, waste management, water resources, erosion and sedimentation control, wildlife and/or other areas such as socio-economic, land use, population, housing, transportation, health and social systems and recreational facilities) for the purpose of preparing and evaluating federal, state, local and public or private plans, policies and permits.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

* A. I have professional experience conducting research or surveys; designing, developing AND evaluating studies needed for planning; developing programs and/or policies including selecting the database and determining appropriate data sources and methodology.

* B. I have professional experience conducting a portion of a research project or survey; OR designing, developing OR evaluating studies OR developing programs OR policies, including selecting the database.

* C. I have professional experience collecting data of any type, or compiling experience in which the data to be collected and sources used were determined by someone other than the person doing the collecting.

* D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to researching, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.

* E. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

08

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

* The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

* Details regarding your experience conducting research or surveys.

* Details regarding your experience designing, developing and/or evaluating studies.

* Details regarding your development of programs and/or policies including selecting the database and determining appropriate data sources and methodology.

* Your level of responsibility.

09

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

* College/University

* Course Title

* Credits/Clock Hours

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CONDUCTING STUDIES AND PREPARING REPORTS

Conducts studies and prepares background reports (in environmental areas such as air, waste management, water resources, erosion and sedimentation control, wildlife and/or other areas such as socio-economic, land use, population, housing, transportation, health and social systems and recreational facilities) for the use of planners and other officials in developing comprehensive plans, or components of major plans, policy formulation or program development.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

* A. I have professional experience as the author of written research reports which includes analysis of statistical or other data and a recommendation for a solution or course of action.

* B. I have professional experience assisting in the preparation of research reports by data gathering and/or I had responsibility for writing portions of studies and reports as components of final studies or reports; OR I have professional experience writing for professional journals and publications or informational publications.

* C. I have professional experience updating, editing or revising existing plans or reports, without conducting the research or surveys.

* D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to conducting studies or preparing reports.

* E. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

11

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

* The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

* Details regarding your experience as the author of written research reports.

* Details regarding your experience assisting in the preparation of reports.

* Details regarding your experience updating, editing, or revising existing reports.

12

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

* College/University

* Course Title

* Credits/Clock Hours

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DEVELOPING, EVALUATING AND IMPLEMENTING PLANS

Develops, reviews, implements, evaluates and/or refines plans, permits, and/or policies at the federal, state and/or local level in order to maximize benefits and minimize impact and to assure adherence to local, state and federal planning policies and practices.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

* A. I have professional experience developing, reviewing, refining, coordinating or evaluating federal, state, regional, local or commercial plans, AND developing guidelines for preparing these plans.

* B. I have professional experience developing, reviewing, refining, coordinating or evaluating federal, state, regional, local or commercial plans, OR preparing grant applications OR preparing sections of plans on grant applications that are in compliance with established policies.

* C. I have professional experience as a member of a planning commission rendering advisory services.

* D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to developing, evaluating, and implementing plans.

* E. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

* The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

* Details regarding your experience developing, reviewing, refining, coordinating, and/or evaluating plans.

* Your level of responsibility.

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

* College/University

* Course Title

* Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - NEGOTIATING WITH OFFICIALS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Negotiates with federal, state, regional, local or other governmental and public and private officials or special interest groups, or the public, for the purpose of preparing, gaining support for and/or assisting in the approval, development, implementation, administration, monitoring, and evaluating plans, policies and/or programs.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

* A. I have professional experience negotiating with federal, state, regional or local officials and/or planning commissions for the purpose of preparing, gaining support for and/or assisting the approval, development, implementation, administration and evaluation of plans, policies and/or programs.

* B. I have professional experience in public speaking and presiding over meetings with special interest groups, private organizations and the public; making presentations to the media; and developing seminars, workshops and forums to interpret, resolve and/or mediate issues between groups.

* C. I have professional experience that involves substantial public contact dealing with individuals such as real estate or insurance sales. (Sales clerk experience is not acceptable.).

* D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to meeting and negotiating with individuals and/or organizations.

* E. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

* The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

* Your experience negotiating.

* Details regarding your experience speaking publicly and presiding over meetings and developing seminars/workshops.

* Details regarding your public contact work.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

* College/University

* Course Title

* Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - PROVIDING TECHNICAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT

Provides technical assistance to federal, state, regional, local governmental and public or private officials for the purpose of developing, implementing, administering, monitoring and evaluating plans, programs and policies.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

* A. I have professional experience providing technical assistance to federal, state, regional or local officials in developing, monitoring, reviewing and/or implementing plans.

* B. I have professional experience as a municipal manager, consulting engineer to a local government, OR director of a community development or redevelopment authority; OR in implementing plan recommendations through state and federal grant programs, OR monitoring the implementation of plans or planning policies.

* C. I have professional experience as a member of a local planning commission of a city, township or small borough, rendering advice involving the preparation of municipal land use controls such as: zoning ordinances and/or subdivision regulations. (Experience as a zoning officer, enforcing codes, is not acceptable.)

* D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to providing technical advice related to the developing, implementing, administering, monitoring or evaluating plans.

* E. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

20

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

* The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

* Details regarding your experience providing technical assistance.

* Details regarding your experience as municipal manager, consulting engineer, director of community development or redevelopment authority.

* Details regarding your experience as a member of a local planning commission.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

* College/University

* Course Title

* Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

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