Chief, Division of Environmental Engineering and Architecture (Senior Civil Engineer Manager)

Join the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources as a Senior Civil Engineer Manager and help guide important projects across Pennsylvania. This role lets you lead creative, environmentally focused design work that supports state parks and forests. You bring together talented architects and engineers to complete complex, meaningful projects. Step into a leadership position where your expertise helps shape the future of public lands. This position leads the Division of Environmental Engineering and Architecture, which oversees major design and review projects for state parks and forests. You will support professional teams across many disciplines to deliver safe, effective, and environmentally responsible infrastructure. As a Senior Civil Engineer Manager, you will perform the following duties:

Division Management:

Oversee architectural, landscape, and engineering programs that support statewide infrastructure projects

Project Direction:

Guide the design and review of multi-discipline projects to ensure quality and compliance

Staff Leadership:

Manage professional staff across several fields and provide direction for daily operations

Policy Oversight:

Coordinate the development and evaluation of procedures that support design and construction work

Technical Guidance:

Apply expert knowledge to support complex engineering and architectural decisions

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Occasional statewide travel and overnight stay near project and training locations.

Telework:

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

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:

Five years of professional civil engineering experience including two years of experience in directing the work of civil engineers.

Special Requirement:

This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Condition of Employment:

This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 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. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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. 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. 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. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.