Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Program Coordinator (Water Program Specialist

Reference #: 4679307THE POSITION We are eager to have you on board!The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is on the lookout for candidates who are enthusiastic about water resources and possess the expertise to make a significant impact on our environment. Your role will provide technical and policy support to the Great Lakes Program (GLP) concerning water quality, usage, and a range of environmental and climate initiatives. You will play a key role in fostering collaboration among different agencies and states on common challenges related to water and coastal resources!DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, your primary responsibility will be to provide technical and policy programmatic support to the Great Lakes Program (GLP) regarding water quality, water usage, and various environmental and climate-related initiatives at binational, interstate, state, and local levels within the Great Lakes Basin. This will involve engaging actively in committees and working groups linked to governmental and non-governmental organizations in the region, planning efforts that bolster Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) programs, collaborating with other DEP initiatives and regional offices, and ensuring coherence with other Pennsylvania state agencies.The GLP is tasked with coordinating and implementing the Commonwealth's strategies related to water quality and watershed management, which encompass commitments under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and the Great Lakes St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. Additionally, the GLP facilitates access to federal funding opportunities, such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. You will report to the special projects section of Interstate Water Resource Management and will engage in a variety of high-level tasks to support the GLP. This position is funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and emphasizes expertise in environmental water policy and program support for the Pennsylvania Great Lakes Basin and associated initiatives.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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. This position requires travel as necessary. 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 Erie. 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 QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of professional environmental protection 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 experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience. Conditions of Employment:This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.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. Informatio 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 may 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. 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.Qualified candidates may apply by clicking, "Apply Now". Next, submit your resume. 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