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The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a hardworking individual with an excellent work ethic to join our team. The Portfolio Manager will play a crucial role in aligning our developed products with the agency's business objectives while ensuring they meet the needs of end-users. This position requires a solid grasp of the agency's strategic goals and an understanding of the target audience's expectations. Bring your expertise and skills to the table and enjoy the rewards of public service, along with opportunities for professional growth, a healthy work-life balance, and various promotional paths offered by state government!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Portfolio Manager acts as a vital connection between DEP stakeholders and the IT development team, guaranteeing that the products created are in line with the agency's business goals and meet the requirements of end-users. This position is crucial for fostering effective communication, prioritizing project features according to their business value, and ensuring the successful execution of technological solutions. In this role, you will cultivate a comprehensive understanding of DEP's business environment, including its challenges and opportunities. This knowledge is essential for making informed decisions that enhance project outcomes and align with strategic objectives.

By bridging the gap between stakeholders and developers, the Portfolio Manager plays a key role in driving project success and ensuring that technology initiatives deliver tangible benefits to the agency and its users.

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 4:00 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:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $86,299.00 (before taxes). 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: Two years of experience as a Business Analyst 4; or Two years of experience as a Project Manager 1; or Four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects.

Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand 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). 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 acc pted. 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.

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.