Program Coordinator

Salary: $75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-3-08660
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP Bur Wtrshd Rstrtn Nnpt Srce
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 08660
Position Number:
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST09
Bureau / Division Code:
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Watershed Restoration and Nonpoint Source Management
Worksite Address: 400 Market Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17101
Contact Name: OA, CE DEP
Contact Email:

THE POSITION
Become a vital part of our team as a Program Coordinator, where you will contribute to our mission. In this position, you will analyze and evaluate the bureau's programs to determine impacts and the extent of program goals being met by the department. Your exceptional organizational abilities and proactive mindset will be crucial in ensuring smooth daily operations while furthering our commitment to our mission in safeguarding Pennsylvania's air, land, and water resources, as well as ensuring the health and safety of its residents and visitors. We look forward to welcoming a passionate individual who shares our vision and values.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Program Coordinator (Administrative Officer 4) within the Bureau of Watershed Restoration and Nonpoint Source Management plays a vital role in facilitating the Commonwealth's initiatives related to the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership. This includes overseeing Pennsylvania's Chesapeake Bay Phase 3 Watershed Implementation Plan, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, the agriculture compliance program, and the Growing Greener and Section 319 grant programs, while also providing support to conservation districts.

In addition to these responsibilities, the Program Coordinator may assess current programs to enhance efficiency and collaboration across divisions and bureaus. This role involves identifying critical water and resource needs and formulating effective strategies for water quality management and watershed restoration. Your duties also encompass evaluating the progress of the bureau's programs and analyzing how this progress aligns with the overall goals and mission of the bureau.

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position may require overnight and/or out of state travel.
• 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.
• 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:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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 the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at

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.
01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 3 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02

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03

Do you possess progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work which includes experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement?

• Yes
• No

04

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