Chief, Division of Air Resource Management

Seize this opportunity to become part of a dedicated team of environmental experts and play a vital role as a senior management member of the Air Resources Management Division at the Bureau of Air Quality. We seek an inspiring leader to oversee critical programs in air quality, water management, waste management, environmental cleanup, oil and gas, and mineral resources. Join us in our mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment and help us fulfill our commitment to "Keeping Pennsylvania Beautiful."

As the Chief, Division of Air Resource Management, you will lead the planning, development, and review of air quality regulations and policies. You will collaborate with bureau and department management and the chief counsel's office to ensure compliance with applicable statutes like the regulatory review act. Working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you will ensure that proposed state implementation plan regulations meet federal requirements. You will also oversee the bureau's initiatives to achieve and maintain the national ambient air quality standards the EPA sets. In this role, you will work independently, developing strategic work plans for your team to ensure timely project completion and success. Your leadership will be essential in advancing our mission.

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 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 3 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as an Environmental Group Manager; or
• Seven years of professional environmental protection experience that includes two years of technical supervisory experience and a bachelor's degree in the biological, physical or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience in environmental protection that includes two years of technical supervisory experience.

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.

• 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):

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.

• 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.