Executive Policy Specialist 2

Are you an innovative thinker with a passion and drive to enhance policies? If so, consider joining the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Policy Office. Here, you will work on developing proposals, addressing regulatory challenges, and serving as a liaison for various deputates and regulatory agencies. Your exceptional ability to multi-task, prioritize, and balance tasks with purpose and clear objectives will truly make a difference. We invite you to apply for the Executive Policy Specialist 2 position and become a member of a vibrant team that shares your enthusiasm

This role involves overseeing policies, conducting research, and performing analyses. You will advise the Policy Director on regulatory matters, evaluate and create proposals, and explore management options. Additionally, you will compile reports for the Policy Director based on discussions from various meetings, highlighting key issues and potential controversies that may need executive review. You will also decide which matters from these meetings should be escalated to the Policy Director's attention. Your responsibilities include reviewing regulations, technical guidance, and permits for specific program areas, providing feedback on their clarity, effectiveness, and compliance with the Governor's Executive Order 1996-1. It is crucial to report any policy issues related to draft regulations to the Policy Director. Moreover, you will analyze the effects of proposed state and federal legislation on various issues and assess how these legislative actions impact existing Department policies and programs.

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 a 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:

• One year as an Executive Policy Specialist 1; or
• Four years of policy analysis and planning experience; and a bachelor's degree in policy analysis and planning, public administration, or a closely related field; or
• Two years of policy analysis and planning experience; and a master's degree in policy analysis and planning, public administration, or a closely related field; 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.