$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Department of Environmental Protection
11/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bureau of Environmental Justice
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THE POSITION
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Be a voice for community engagement and environmental stewardship! The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Justice Regional Coordinator to lead outreach efforts and support environmental justice initiatives throughout the region. This position offers the opportunity to connect with diverse communities, guide public participation, and help address important environmental concerns. Bring your collaboration and leadership skills to a career with lasting impact!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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The Environmental Justice Regional Coordinator serves as a key contact for environmental justice efforts within an assigned regional office and supports community engagement across the region. This position helps strengthen relationships with residents, coordinates outreach activities, and advises leadership on environmental justice matters. As a Environmental Justice Regional Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:
- Community Engagement: Lead outreach efforts and maintain relationships with residents, community leaders, and stakeholder groups
- Public Participation: Plan and coordinate activities that encourage involvement in environmental permitting and decision-making processes
- Event Coordination: Organize and conduct public meetings, hearings, and other community engagement events
- Policy Support: Assist with implementing environmental justice policies and provide guidance to regional leadership
- Project Management: Manage environmental justice projects and develop solutions that address community concerns
- Data Administration: Maintain accurate records, reports, and electronic data while meeting department quality standards
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 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 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 Meadville. 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.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years of professional experience in public relations or community organizing, and a bachelor's degree with a major in public relations, social services, political science, communications, environmental sciences, or a closely related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
- This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
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.
- 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.
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Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Nov 12, 2026