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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00022136 |
Description Activated On: 5/15/2026 4:05:34 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Manages the permitting section of the Environmental Unit associated with various permits including: PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and US Army Corps of Engineer Chapter 105/404 waterway obstruction permits, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, county maintenance facility permits under the Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP), and other waste management permits. Works with design, construction, and county maintenance staff to ensure compliance with all environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to these permits and programs. Applies engineering practices and principles to make sound decisions and judgements related to the completion of work assignments. As the District 8-0 Permit Coordinator, uses both in-house and consultant resources for assigned project and program activities. Reviews transportation plans, programs, and projects for compliance with environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures associated with permits for highway and bridge projects. Provides technical expertise related to permits and Hydrology and Hydraulic (H&H) reports and secures all necessary permits for transportation maintenance and construction operations. Assists in the Districtwide effort to monitor, inspect and track permit mitigation and stormwater control measures established within the district. Develops, coordinates, and monitors District permitting activities to ensure the district is in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations before, during and after the operation is complete. Provide cross divisional support for environmental compliance. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Serves as the PennDOT Permit Coordinator for District 8-0 design, construction, and maintenance activities. In conjunction with the district Hydraulic and Hydrology Coordinator, reviews and submits Section 105/404 Waterway Obstruction Permit applications to DEP through the Keystone Environmental ePermitting System (KEES), and National Pollution Elimination (NPES) permits through the DEP GreenPort for approval. As the District Permit Coordinator, serve as a liaison between PennDOT District 8-0, the DEP Southcentral Region engineer and biologist funded positions, the Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal and state resource agencies to obtain permits and assist in addressing issues of regulatory compliance during design, construction, and maintenance activities. Uses knowledge of engineering principles and practices to conduct independent technical reviews of project design plans and recommend resolutions to identified engineering issues, including Erosion and Sedimentation Control plans and Post Construction Stormwater Management Plans, and other tasks. Uses engineering judgement to assist in the review and provide recommendations for new project proposals that include scope of work, work breakdown structures, and cost/work-hour estimates for preliminary and final agreements. Works with District staff and consultants to monitor, inspect, and track all permit mitigation and stormwater control measures to ensure the district follows federal, state and local laws and regulations before, during and after construction is complete. Provides technical support to design teams and organizes pre-application meetings with resource agencies. Attends constructability reviews and ensures permit compliance is incorporated into the project contract through the Environmental Commitment and Tracking System. Coordinates permit related inspections and compliance issues with construction and maintenance units. Consults with DEP staff to amend permits as needed and participates in post construction inspections. Ensures as-built plans, Notices of Termination for NPDES permits, and other documentation of permit compliance are submitted as required. As a member of the District Stormwater Committee organizes stormwater plan reviews prior to NPDES permit submission. Participates in Environmental Preconstruction Meetings, Stormwater Self-Audits, and manages Visual Screening Inspection (VSI) and Conditional Assessment Inspection (CAI) inspections post construction. Recommends level of routine and corrective maintenance required for NPDES and Section 105 permits. Uses both in-house and consultant resources for assigned project and program activities. Reviews consultant proposed technical proposals and man-hour estimates for permitting activities. Review’s consultant invoices to prepare them for payment under Environmental open-end agreements. Supervises three positions: Environmental Planner for Maintenance – In coordination with the Highway Maintenance Manager, this position obtains DEP and Army Corps of Engineers permits related to small pipe replacements and bridge maintenance projects. Works with county staff to resolve threatened and endangered species conflicts. Audits maintenance activities for compliance with NPDES and Erosion and Sedimentation Control. Provides training to county staff. Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP) Coordinator – In coordination with the District Maintenance Services Executive, ensures regulatory compliance and reporting of County facility waste management programs. Acts as District Storage Tank Coordinator to ensure storage tanks are inventoried and inspected, and any compliance issues are documented and addressed. Coordinates contracts for waste handling and disposal including the statewide waste remediation contract. Facilitates Combined Facility Response Plans (CFRPs) including Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans as needed. Ensures key county staff obtain waste management training and other training as needed. Environmental Planner for Stormwater – This position is focused on construction compliance with waterway and NPDES permits, as well as tracking the termination of NPDES permits. Works with maintenance to support the district construction and post-construction stormwater monitoring program and MS-4 program. Assists Central Office in the maintenance of the district’s database inventory of Stormwater Control Measures and supporting plans and surveys. The Environmental Planning Supervisor maintains spreadsheets documenting workflow. Plans, assigns, prioritizes, and evaluates work of subordinates. Interviews and selects employees, evaluates employee performance, approves, or disapproves leave requests, initiates disciplinary action, determines subordinate training needs, coaches, and counsels’ employees, and resolves problems. Participates in the development of training programs for Environmental Unit staff. Attends environmental training as required. Performs related duties as assigned. SAFETY: *Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. *Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. *Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. *When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. *Promote a CULTURE that emphasizes SAFETY as a core value: *Immediately stop any unsafe actions. *Incorporate safety into all discussions, deliberations, and decisions. *Continuously communicate the safety direction. *Inspire employees to be a MODEL for safety. *Encourage and support safety initiatives and programs by participating and involving your staff. *Recognize safety daily. *Acknowledge EXTRAORDINARY achievements. *Learn and improve through After Action Reviews (AARs). *Enforce accountability. SUCCESSION PLANNING: Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. Actively engage in succession planning by assessing potential vacancies; identifying current and future critical needs and competencies; and assessing the interest, availability and readiness of current staff and candidate pools. Work with employees to complete and maintain a Career Development Plan. Engage employees and recognize employees and their accomplishments. Establish a mechanism to identify, capture and share explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge among staff. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Understand your responsibilities as a supervisor under the FLSA to ensure that employees are paid appropriately for hours they work -i.e. all time spent furthering the business of the Department. Ensure that your employees are performing work only within their regularly-assigned shift hours, unless overtime has been directed and approved in advance of completed work. There should be no confusion as to when work has officially started or ended. Ensure that all hours employees work are fully accounted for on payroll sheets. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Makes decisions independent of other supervisory/managerial input, such as minor maintenance and repair of storm water control measures (SCMs), corrective and preventative actions to minor deficiencies. Provides recommendations to the District Executive, Assistant District Executives (Design, Construction and Maintenance), District Environmental Manager, and District County Managers for other necessary decisions, such as responses to regulatory agencies and cleanup and disposal of contaminated material. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: N/A Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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