ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER 2

Azdeq; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Program Manager to oversee the Permits Unit within the Surface Water Protection Section. This vital role involves managing Clean Water Act permits, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and leading staff development initiatives. The position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing for a balanced work/life dynamic while contributing to significant environmental projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong management skills and a solid understanding of environmental compliance, making a positive impact in the community and the environment.

Benefits

10 paid holidays per year

Accrual of sick and annual leave

Paid Parental Leave

Lifetime pension benefits

Affordable insurance plans

Commuter club and public transportation subsidy

Work/life balance initiatives

Learning and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental rules and statutes, especially Clean Water Act.
• Management/leadership experience within government or environmental sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and personnel within the Permits Unit.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and grant requirements.
• Lead professional development initiatives for staff.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Management Skills

Technical Skills in Permitting

Team Management

Knowledge of Clean Water Act

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Bachelor in Environmental Management

Bachelor in Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Join to apply for the ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER 2 role at Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Grade: 24

Job Summary:

The Permits Unit Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and personnel matters of the Permits Unit within the Surface Water Protection Section. This role involves managing the drafting and quality assurance of Clean Water Act permits and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The Permits Unit Manager will also lead professional development initiatives for staff and oversee the management of Clean Water Act grants and continuous improvement projects within the unit.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

Job Duties:

1. Management and supervision of staff and operations, including training/coaching and disciplinary actions as needed.
2. Manage unit budget in order to be aware of financial resources for staff training, strategic hiring, purchasing of necessary equipment/software.
3. Ensures the unit is in compliance with program goals, state and federal rules and regulations, and grant requirements.
4. Supports the section in meeting performance measures by developing and participating in process improvement projects and develops revised processes that increase work efficiency, quality and output.
5. Attend meetings with other supervisory/managerial staff to give/receive information and to participate in discussion, problem resolution, and decision-making as related to programs and processes the unit and section.
6. Functions as a technical and regulatory resource for staff, supervisors, stakeholders, customers, and the general public regarding Clean Water Act permitting activities.
7. Acts as a decision maker on unit level decisions, as necessary and appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of environmental state and federal rules and statutes, particularly related to the Clean Water Act.
2. Knowledge of or the ability to learn state and federal environmental permitting protocols and their interpretations will also be valuable experience for the position.
3. Management/leadership, supervising, and people management skills within a government agency or environmental private industry.
4. Strong technical skills in environmental permitting processes and compliance strategies.
5. Ability to manage a team of environmental technical staff is critical for a successful candidate in this position.

Selective Preference(s):

1. Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental or Chemical engineering, Biology, Hydrology, or other environmental discipline.
2. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry with a focus on environmental permitting and compliance.
3. A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience managing staff level employees.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:

1. 10 paid holidays per year
2. Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
3. Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
4. A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
5. A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
6. An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
7. We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
8. We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Contact Us:

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting [e-mail].

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Science

Industries

Environmental Services and Government Administration