Environmental Resources Program Manager 1

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 holidays

Insurance

Flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 retirement plan

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a professional to lead the Hydrologic Protection Unit within the Division of Mining & Reclamation. You will supervise staff and oversee NPDES/401 permit reviews, coordinating with other divisions and external stakeholders to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires a Master's degree and 4+ years of related experience, with strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to chair meetings and participate in hearings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Four years of full-time or equivalent experience in a related specialty area.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate with multiple divisions and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff of professional, technical and administrative personnel and oversee permit review activities.
• Plan, organize, implement, monitor and control unit operations for efficient permit reviews.
• Coordinate activities with other divisions, offices and entities to align goals and promote cooperation.
• Chair meetings with WVDEP staff and industry/consultants on NPDES-related issues; attend conferences and hearings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Public Speaking

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

Databases

Job description

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.

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Employee will be assigned to the Division of Mining & Reclamation’s, Hydrologic Protection Unit, Coal Related NPDES Permitting Section, (Article 11). Under Administrative Direction, performs professional work at the managerial level supervising a staff of professional, technical and administrative personnel.

Employee will plan, organize, implement, monitor and control the activities of this staff to ensure that the permit review unit operates in an efficient and economical manner. Will coordinate the activities of the permitting unit with other divisions, offices and entities to promote cooperation and the establishment of common goals. The work requires application of scientific principles, a working knowledge of the current federal and state regulations and laws as well as program planning techniques as it relates to NPDES and 401 Certification issues.

Candidate must foster an environment of customerservice, internally and externally, to achieve common goals effectively and efficiently. Communicate with a broad spectrum of industry, consultants, agency personnel, other regulatory agencies, and the general public. Chair meetings with WVDEP staff and company officials/consultants from the regulated community on NPDES related issues. Candidate must be able to attend conferences, Pre-inspections and public hearings when necessary.

Employee will perform other duties as required.

Notes:

• Employee may be required to perform physical reviews of NPDES permit applications.
• Applicants must have good written and oral communication skills and must be able to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of applicants, agency personnel and the public.
• Computer skills, to include the use of databases, are necessary.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter or as needed.
• All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23).

Training: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate training and/or every thirty (30) semester hours of the undergraduate training.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience related to the specialty area.