Environmental Planner 2 - Lackawanna County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
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Lackawanna County, PA, United States

4 weeks ago

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Description

THE POSITION:


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


The role involves conducting thorough reviews and assessments of the impacts of both proposed and existing transportation facilities on the environment.

This includes evaluating how projects affect various aspects such as land forms, air quality, noise levels, water quality, land use patterns, cultural resources, socio-economic factors, scenic rivers, erosion and sedimentation controls, wetlands, storm water facilities, as well as threatened and endangered species.

Additionally, the position requires the preparation of a wide range of environmental documents to document findings and recommendations.

This involves attending scoping field views to gather necessary information and then communicating the level of effort required to prepare these environmental documents to design or consulting firms involved in the projects.


Fieldwork is a crucial component of this role, which includes tasks such as identifying and delineating wetlands, conducting surveys for threatened and endangered species, investigating Phase I waste sites, evaluating construction waste and borrow sites, inspecting erosion and sedimentation controls, and monitoring storm water facilities.

Furthermore, the individual will assist field personnel during construction and maintenance activities to address any environmental issues that may arise.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with 30minute lunch.
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Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Dunmore.
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Salary:_ _In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • Two years of experience as an Environmental Planner 1;
    or:
  • Five years of progressive professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning;
    or:
  • A master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and two years of progressive professional environmental planning experience;
    or:
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

Legal Requirements:


  • A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:


Veterans:

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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 INFORMATION:


  • 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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.


Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.


Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.


Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

  • Eligibility rules apply.
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