Environmental Program Administrator

DelDOT; Dover (DE); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Delaware Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, is seeking an Environmental Program Administrator who will implement Delaware's CORE Forestry programs. This position manages budgets, oversees program allocations, and represents Delaware at meetings.

Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in environmental program administration, data analysis, and operations management.

Competenze

• Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Three years of experience in environmental/natural resources program administration.
• Three years of experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
• Three years of experience in interpreting environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
• Six months of experience in operations management.

Mansioni

• Plans and oversees program implementation.
• Provides technical direction and oversight for subordinates.
• Recommends laws, rules, and regulations.
• Drafts grant applications and budget proposals.
• Manages staff personnel matters.

Conoscenze

Program administration

Data analysis

Interpreting environmental laws

Operations management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, geology, physics, engineering, environmental science, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary Statement

The Delaware Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, is currently seeking to hire an Environmental Program Administrator. This position reports to the Chief of the Forest Service and is responsible for the implementation of Delaware's CORE Forestry programs. The role oversees and administers federal and state allocations, managing budgets and activities that support the Forest Service’s mission to conserve, protect, and enhance. It represents Delaware at regional and national meetings and works to implement programming based on outlined policies and procedures, and to ensure that CORE programming aligns with the priorities identified by the Chief.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties. Incumbents can complete duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans, coordinates, and oversees program implementation.
• Provides technical direction and oversight for subordinates.
• Recommends and drafts laws, rules, and regulations applicable to assigned program areas.
• Drafts grant applications and budget proposals; may participate in other specialized fiscal activities.
• Manages staff personnel matters such as training, performance evaluation, hiring interviews, and making hiring recommendations.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts meetings and workshops with other agencies and the private sector.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in biology, chemistry, geology, physics, engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in environmental/natural resources program administration, including overseeing and directing the development, implementation, and evaluation of environmental/natural resource programs and services; establishing program objectives; planning short- and long-range program goals; developing and implementing program policies and procedures; ensuring compliance and funding requirements; and providing advisory support to other agency units.
• Three years of experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
• Three years of experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months of experience in operations management, including planning, directing, coordinating, controlling, and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail]. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek a workforce representative of Delaware, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.