Remediation Contract Manager (Solid Waste Program Specialist)

The Department of Environmental Protection is actively looking to hire a Remediation Contract Manager to oversee its statewide contract management efforts within the Remediation Services Contract Management Section. This pivotal position involves the development and administration of statewide contracts, as well as the implementation of a comprehensive contracting program dedicated to delivering essential environmental remediation services for the Departments Environmental Cleanup Program. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that these services are effectively managed and aligned with the department's goals. If you are interested in making a significant impact in environmental protection, we encourage you to apply now! In this position, you will be responsible for reviewing scopes of work, work plans, change orders, and subcontract bids and agreements to ensure compliance with contract requirements and alignment with project objectives. You will have the authority to approve and issue work assignments, project work plans, notices to proceed, change orders, and the selection of subcontractors. You may be expected to plan and manage site investigations and conduct visits to locations where hazardous substances and contaminants have been released, as well as develop project scopes of work, review contractor submittals, process invoices, and monitor the effectiveness of contractor performance and the oversight provided by Field Operations on these critical projects. Furthermore, your role will involve engaging in the procurement of new contracts, which includes drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations for Bids (IFBs), assessing submitted proposals and bids, and negotiating the terms of contracts to ensure favorable outcomes. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing and facilitating training sessions aimed at educating both Department staff and contractor personnel on the established contract guidelines.

Interested in learning more? Additional information regarding the duties of this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Solid Waste Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges and abilities.

Special Requirement:

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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).
• 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 will 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx 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.

• 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.