Reference #: 4844527 THE POSITION

Create the career you have always envisioned! The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for a Civil Engineer with a focus on Hydraulics to join our Waterways and Wetlands Program. Join a dedicated team where your skills can make a real difference in strengthening community resilience and promoting environmental care. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your engineering talents to vital projects that benefit both the public and the environment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for conducting technical reviews of permit applications, engaging in consultation, and performing inspections and compliance activities related to the Dam Safety and Encroachment Act, as well as Chapters 105, 106, and 102 within the Southeast Region. Additionally, you will serve as an engineering professional within the Dams and Waterways Section of the Waterways and Wetlands Program, focusing on hydrology and hydraulics to support the implementation of statewide waterway and floodplain management programs as required by the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, the Clean Streams Law, and the Flood Plain Management Act. A secondary aspect of this role involves executing independent engineering tasks in hydrology and hydraulics to facilitate statewide initiatives on NPDES Stormwater Construction Permitting, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and Post Construction Stormwater Management, in accordance with the Clean Streams Law and relevant regulations, including Chapters 102 and 93. Furthermore, you will provide technical assistance for compliance and enforcement related to the Dam Safety and Encroachment Act and the aforementioned chapters.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a 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 Norristown. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,678 (before taxes). 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: Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (commonwealth title); or Four years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an engineer-in-training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or One year of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Special Requirements: This position requires possession of a valid driver's license. Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 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 th 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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. 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.

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.