Management Technician

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a hard-working individual dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania citizens and the environment. As a Management Technician, you will play a crucial role in helping to keep department projects on track by coordinating with staff, reviewing documents, and supporting program operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in a fulfilling career with the Commonwealth while making a positive impact on the environment. Apply today to become a part of our team and contribute to the protection of our state's natural beauty for generations to come!

This position supports the Grants Center by helping manage grant agreements, rebate programs, and administrative procedures for a variety of environmental initiatives. Through your work, you will ensure that funding is processed correctly and that program requirements are met. As a Management Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Grant Preparation: Develop and process grant documents, contracts, and scopes of work through required approval channels
• Budget Monitoring: Review invoices and budgets, recommend adjustments, and track financial activity for assigned grants
• Document Review: Check applications and supporting materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Program Assistance: Provide administrative support to grant sponsors, program staff, and applicants throughout the grant process
• Data Management: Update databases, track payments, and maintain documentation required for grant administration
• Compliance Checks: Perform contractor responsibility reviews and verify compliance with state and federal requirements

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.
• 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• Three years of advanced clerical or para-professional work which included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• An Associate's Degree may be substituted for two years of required experience.

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 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.