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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00181631 |
Description Activated On: 9/24/2026 10:44:11 AM |
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. Support the District Environmental Planning Manager and/or Environmental Unit managers in assisting the Construction Unit and Maintenance Unit address environmental issues that arise in design phases, during construction, after construction is completed and maintenance operations; to be knowledgeable of environmental laws and regulations; and to ensure that the Department’s construction and maintenance activities comply with local, state, and federal environmental laws. |
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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. Coordinate the review and implementation of environmental commitments developed in preliminary and final design into construction activities. These commitments may originate from technical reports, mitigation commitments in the approved environmental document, waterway and earth disturbance permits and special conditions, etc. Develop and maintain knowledge of environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. Identify and evaluate the potential impacts of construction projects on landforms, air, noise, water quality, water resources, existing ecological conditions, land use, recreational facilities, socio-economic resources, and cultural resources. Conduct inspections during construction activities to ensure environmental and permit compliance. Inspections to include, but not be limited to, erosion and sedimentation control installations, post-construction stormwater management (PCSM) control installations, environmental mitigation commitments, handling of contaminated materials, planting plan installations, stream relocations, wetland construction, etc. Inspect construction projects with NPDES permits monthly during active earthwork and additional times during more critical stages of PCSM installation. Inspect construction projects with Chapter 105 waterway permits as needed based on project and permit complexity. Assist with photo documentation to close out permits in KEES. Assist with annual District Self Inspections (DSI) and other inspections related to National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Assist in resolving violations stemming from resource agency compliance inspections by attending field views and coordinating documentation to close out violations. Attend After Action Review (AAR) meetings during construction to provide feedback on environmental concerns that occurred during construction and gather information and make recommendations to improve environmental processes for future construction projects. Coordinate and work with various resource agencies and the public to continue to improve the Department's partnerships/relations with those customers. Attend Pre-Construction and Project Control Meetings and disseminate environmental information associated with the environmental document and approved permits. Take notes and report information to Environmental Unit managers. Develop and conduct environmental training for the District design, construction, and maintenance staff. Maintain environmental project files and records. Assess District construction and maintenance activities to assure compliance with environmental laws, policies and regulations and integrating appropriate environmental compliance measures into construction and maintenance field activities. Provide environmental data and support for securing required permits for construction projects and activities. Assist in obtaining permit amendments during construction activities. Respond to requests for environmental technical assistance and guidance on field operations and activities. Monitor construction and maintenance projects through regular site visits. Perform specialized field work during construction and maintenance activities to ensure compliance (e.g. wetland delineations, PCSM inspections, bridge bat assessments, asbestos inspections, etc.) and environmental monitoring for construction projects and operations. Evaluate and provide written comments on proposed environmental rulemaking related to construction and maintenance activities to determine the effect on Department operations. Inform District staff, consultants and contractors of the procedures, guidelines, etc. Attend construction and maintenance related environmental training relevant to the District Environmental Unit operation and program implementation. Participate in scheduling and attending environmental agency meetings during construction or maintenance related field activities. Serve on specialized district-wide environmental task forces and work groups. Educate and sensitize construction staff on environmental issues and assuring mitigation commitments are implemented into construction projects and be familiar with environmental related plans specifications and details. Assist construction staff and contractors in the closeout of environmental mitigation through the Environmental Commitments and Mitigation Tracking System (ECMTS) in ECMS. Assist with SEMP/MS4/Permits, including but not limited to permit reviews, inspections of PCSM’s and other environmental related activities. Support and assist the Environmental Supervisor – NEPA and/or the Environmental Supervisor – Permits and perform other related duties as required. Safety: 1.Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. 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. 5. Evaluate contractor operations: -Immediately stop unsafe actions -Engage in ongoing safety dialogue with the contractor’s leadership 6. 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 staff. -Recognize safety daily. -Acknowledge EXTRAORDINARY achievements. -Learn and improve through After-Action Reviews (AAR’s) -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. Department Green Plan Policy: As part of PennDOT’s MS4 obligations including NPDES Permit compliance and stockpile good housekeeping, all Construction Inspection Employee, Manager & Supervisor and Maintenance Employee, Manager & Supervisor PD’s must include the following statement: Commit to following the Departments Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principals. Failure to comply with Department Green Plan Policy shall be documented in employee’s performance review. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for the 7.50/8.0-hour day. |
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. Work is assigned and reviewed upon completion by the District Environmental Planning Manager or management representative. The position independently determines the scope of permitting amendments or changes during construction, identifies inspection needs, performs inspections, and ensures mitigation commitments are implemented during construction. Is knowledgeable in federal, state, and local environmental regulations, procedures and guidelines and determines how they affect the transportation process during construction and the procedures necessary for meeting environmental compliance. |
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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: PA Class C Driver's License Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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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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