Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Project Coordinator (Water Program Specialist)

Do you have a passion for environmental conservation and community engagement? If you possess strong project management skills, along with a desire to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while fostering partnerships that align with our mission. The Department of Environmental Protection Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Project Coordinator (Water Program Specialist) position may be perfect for you! If you are looking to advance your career in the Commonwealth, consider joining our dedicated team and contributing to impactful work that will create a lasting legacy.

In this role, you will be primarily tasked with managing and facilitating the allocation of Federal Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding to achieve the objectives of the Great Lakes Program concerning policy and water quality. Your responsibilities will encompass the creation of policies and procedures that ensure effective funding distribution to local, state, and regional partners within the Lake Erie and Genesee River Basins. Additionally, you will provide guidance, training, and outreach to local government entities and non-governmental organizations. You will ensure the efficient and effective utilization of Federal GLRI funds by establishing priorities for water quality and environmental enhancement, fostering partnerships with local and regional project stakeholders, and leveraging additional state, local, and federal financial resources.

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 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 Erie.
• Occasional travel to GLRI meetings, project sites, and DEP Central Office as required.
• 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:

• 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.

• This position requires possession of a PA Class C non-commercial 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.

• 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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.

• 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.