Environmental Programs Director — NEPA & Compliance

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State health plan

Retirement benefits

12 holidays + leave

Job summary

The Oklahoma Military Department is seeking an Environmental Programs Manager to lead the Environmental Branch, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws. You will advise on NEPA, IRP, air and water quality, and resource management, and manage program budgets and regulatory requirements.

The role requires oversight of hazardous waste, UST, and permit programs, plus interaction with regulators and ARNG directives to safeguard state environmental interests.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physical, natural, biological, geological, or hydrological science; or related field with 3 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s in related field with 5 years of professional qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior state employee in the Environmental Branch and SME for MCA Appendix II.
• Supervise environmental program staff; establish performance standards and conduct appraisals.
• Develop regulations, directives, and state plans to ensure compliance with federal/state/local laws.
• Coordinate environmental plans with regulatory agencies and ARNG directives.
• Manage air and water quality permits, NEPA, ICUZ, waste handling, and environmental assessment programs.
• Provide advisory services and training to state personnel on environmental programs.

Skills

Environmental programs

Regulatory knowledge

NEPA experience

Environmental compliance

Hazardous waste

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Job description

The Oklahoma Military Department is seeking an Environmental Programs Manager to lead the Environmental Branch, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws. You will advise on NEPA, IRP, air and water quality, and resource management, and manage program budgets and regulatory requirements.

The role requires oversight of hazardous waste, UST, and permit programs, plus interaction with regulators and ARNG directives to safeguard state environmental interests.