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Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-56191-75670
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP Nnpt Srce Mgmt Div
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 75670
Position Number: 50658088
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: B3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00353320
Bureau / Division: Nonpoint Source Management Division
Worksite Address: 400 Market Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17101
Contact Name: OA, CE DEP
Contact Email: RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Does the possibility of helping to shape programs that protect water quality while supporting Pennsylvania's agricultural communities sound exciting to you? Join the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as a Water Program Specialist and support key initiatives that safeguard Pennsylvania's streams and watersheds. This role allows you to contribute to important programs that help farmers and conservation partners reduce nutrient and sediment pollution. Here, you will have the opportunity to engage in statewide efforts that improve water quality and strengthen environmental stewardship. Apply today to join a team dedicated to helping our communities and natural resources thrive!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports statewide water quality programs by providing technical direction, developing guidance, and assisting with conservation and regulatory initiatives. The work strengthens environmental protection efforts that address nutrient management, erosion control, and agricultural conservation practices. As a Water Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Support: Provide guidance to regional offices and conservation districts on agricultural regulatory requirements
• Contract Oversight: Administer contracts for Chesapeake Bay engineering and technical assistance programs
• Technical Guidance: Develop manuals and training materials for agricultural nutrient and sediment control practices
• Agency Coordination: Collaborate with state and federal partners on conservation and watershed planning initiatives
• Compliance Assistance: Advise field staff on complex enforcement issues related to manure management and erosion control
• Data Management: Maintain program data in statewide systems and analyze information for reporting and planning

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.
• This position requires travel throughout the state as needed.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per 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 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania 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 Guidelines.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Condition of Employment- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess 3 or more years of full-time professional environmental protection experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
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• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DEVELOPS, IMPLEMENTS, MAINTAINS, AND EVALUATES A WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Develops, implements, maintains and evaluates the monitoring and compliance elements of a statewide water management program using biological, chemical and physical evaluation techniques to ensure consistency in implementation and that technical requirements are met.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience developing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating the monitoring and compliance elements of a water management program to ensure consistency in implementation and that technical requirements are met.
• B. I have experience developing and implementing the monitoring and compliance elements of a water management program to ensure consistency in implementation and that technical requirements are met. I did not maintain or evaluate the monitoring and compliance elements of a drinking water management program.
• C. I have experience maintaining and evaluating the monitoring and compliance elements of a water management program to ensure consistency in implementation and that technical requirements are met. I did not develop or implement the monitoring and compliance elements of a drinking water management program.
• D. I have successfully completed college level coursework in such areas as Water Quality or Air Quality.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your