Environmental Program Manager II - Air Toxics

DelDOT; Dover, Northern (DE, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Air Quality in Delaware seeks a leader to manage and supervise air quality planning activities, including mobile sources, air toxics and greenhouse gas emissions. You will direct regional and national policy efforts, oversee six technical staff, and coordinate with agencies and industry to reduce emissions across sectors.

The role requires strong experience in environmental regulation, data analysis and grant/budget processes, with a focus on building effective partnerships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience in environmental/natural resources program administration and policy development.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation of environmental laws, rules and standards.
• Supervisory experience including training, performance evaluation and hiring.

Responsibilities

• 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; participates in fiscal activities.
• Manages staff personnel matters such as training, performance evaluation, hiring interviews, and recommendations.
• Plans, coordinates and conducts meetings with other agencies and the private sector.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Regulatory drafting

Data analysis

Budget planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Introduction

The Division of Air Quality monitors and regulates emissions to the air. It issues permits to construct and permits to operate air contaminant sources. It maintains emission inventories from business and industry. It develops the State’s implementation plan as required by the Clean Air Act. It adopts new regulations and supports enforcement of existing regulations, and it permits and inspects asbestos removal efforts. Click here for more information about the Division of Air Quality.

Summary Statement

This position will manage and supervise air quality planning activities. Duties include but are not limited to: Supervising/managing 6 technical staff and planning activities associated with the regulations for mobile source, air toxics and greenhouse gas emission sources. This position will work on a regional and national level to develop policies and regulations associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions from all economic sectors including - power plants, transportation, industrial, residential-commercial-institutional, waste and agriculture.

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 for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job 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

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• Six months experience in environmental/natural resources program administration which includes overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental/natural resource programs and services; establishes program objectives; plan short and long range program goals; develop and implement program policies and procedures and ensures compliance and funding requirements. Provides advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
• Three years experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
• Three years experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

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

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of 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 out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.