Reference #: 4587160 THE POSITION Delve into a rewarding career in mining reclamation with exciting opportunities to make a positive impact on the environment! As the Grant Coordinator, you will coordinate grant project work on a watershed basis to reclaim land and treat waters within the anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania for the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation's Abandoned Mine Land and Acid Mine Drainage Grant Program. Join the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation in their mission to reclaim abandoned mine lands and address acid mine drainage issues in Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Grant Coordinator with the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, oversee Abandoned Mine Land and Acid Mine Drainage (AML/AMD) Grant Program projects in the anthracite region. Duties include reviewing and monitoring grant applications, coordinating work with the Bureau's technical staff, tracking and reporting grant funding, and coordinating abandoned mine land and abandoned mine drainage work with other grant programs.

Responsibilities will include coordinating the review process for grant applications by communicating with Bureau staff and the Grant Program Manager to ensure AML/AMD Grant Program applications are processed in a timely manner. Potential grant projects, proposed scopes of work, and project improvements will be reviewed and discussed with applicants before applications are submitted.

You will have the option to work from one of the following headquarters offices: 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

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. 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. 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: Seven years of experience in environmental protection, environmental regulation, or resource conservation which includes three years of experience in a professional capacity; or Three years of professional experience in environmental protection, environmental regulation, or resource conservation and a bachelor's degree in biological or environmental science, environmental protection, resource conservation, engineering, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes three years of professional experience in environmental protection, environmental regulation, or resource conservation. Special Requirement: This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle 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. 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). 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 re uirements 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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.

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.