Environmental Program Manager 2 - Voluntary Remediation Program Unit

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ); United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality seeks a seasoned Environmental Program Manager 2 for the Voluntary Remediation Program Unit. You will lead a team, oversee budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage high-profile projects.

This role supports remote work within Arizona and requires experience in environmental regulation and supervision. Responsibilities include policy development, staff development, and acting as a regulatory resource for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in environmental science/engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years environmental experience in regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry.
• 3 years supervisory/leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise staff and unit operations; provide training and coaching.
• Oversee unit budget and allocate resources for staff development and travel.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and grant requirements.
• Serve as technical/regulatory resource for staff, stakeholders, and the public.
• Act as primary decision-maker for unit-level operational and technical issues.
• Maintain internal/external communication through meetings and outreach.
• Respond to information requests regarding compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvement to increase efficiency, quality, and output across the section.
• Track and report agency metrics to upper management.
• Prepare annual reports and assist with budget projections and expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science (environmental fields)

Job description

Under the Section Manager's supervision, this position manages unit operations, including staff supervision, training, and performance monitoring. The role ensures work products are technically sound, accurate, and compliant with all State and Federal regulations. Key responsibilities include reviewing technical reports and legal documents, participating in decision-making and problem resolution, championing continuous improvement, developing policies, and managing high-profile projects.

Environmental Program Manager 2 - Voluntary Remediation Program Unit

Job Location:

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

Waste Programs Division

Posting Details:

Salary: $85k-$95k

Grade: 24

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Under the Section Manager's supervision, this position manages unit operations, including staff supervision, training, and performance monitoring. The role ensures work products are technically sound, accurate, and compliant with all State and Federal regulations. Key responsibilities include reviewing technical reports and legal documents, participating in decision-making and problem resolution, championing continuous improvement, developing policies, and managing high-profile projects.

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

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

• Manage and supervise staff and unit operations, including providing training, coaching, and implementing disciplinary actions as needed.
• Oversee the unit budget to properly allocate resources for staff training, strategic hiring, travel (in and out of state), and necessary equipment or software purchases.
• Ensure unit compliance with program goals, state and federal rules and regulations, and grant requirements.
• Serve as a technical and regulatory resource for staff, supervisors, stakeholders, customers, and the general public.
• Act as a primary decision-maker for unit-level operational and technical issues.
• Maintain internal and external communication by attending staff meetings, stakeholder meetings, and outreach functions.
• Respond to internal and external information requests regarding compliance, enforcement, and general regulatory requirements.
• Develop and participate in process improvement projects to increase work efficiency, quality, and output across the section.
• Ensure proper use of performance and flow boards by staff, tracking and reporting applicable agency metrics to upper management.
• Prepare annual reports and assist with budget projections, expenditures, and report development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE

• Management techniques and results-driven leadership, including personnel coordination and resource management.
• Principles of task delegation, performance specifications, employee motivation, and visual management.
• Data analysis, testing methods, contract/grants administration, and community involvement principles.
• State and federal environmental regulations, department policies, and agency program functions.
• Arizona Management System (AMS) concepts, tools, and continuous problem-solving principles.

SKILLS

• Leadership, supervision, and fostering professional interpersonal relationships.
• Effective written and verbal communication, including public speaking and technical report writing.
• Complex problem solving, decision making, negotiation, and critical thinking.
• Organizational planning, time management, and comprehensive project management.
• Analyzing and interpreting diverse, highly technical data and research materials.

ABILITIES

• Establish program priorities and implement operating policies and procedures based on program needs.
• Analyze statutes and policies regarding complex scientific determinations and state legal standards.
• Build effective working relationships with government officials, the regulated community, and the public.
• Direct technical experts to achieve performance measures and refine unit activity metrics.
• Exercise professional judgment to execute decisions independently or within a team environment.
• Ability to be in the office as needed.

Selective Preference(s):

• Bachelor of Science degree in the field of environmental science, environmental management, environmental or chemical engineering, biology, hydrology, or other environmental discipline
• 5-10 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry
• 3 years of supervisory/leadership experience

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).

Benefits:

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

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

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.