Senior Environment Manager

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness rewards

Pension plans

Paid leave (vacation/holidays)

Education reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Free Parking

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking a Senior Environmental Manager to lead air dispersion modeling, support permit decisions, and conduct forecasting for ozone and PM2.5. You will mentor staff, manage projects, and represent IDEM on committees, contributing to air quality initiatives across Indiana.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least six years of related experience, with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, or related field with at least six years of work experience.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and program areas.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Interpret laws and regulations and provide technical assistance.
• Develop and modify state programs in response to regulatory changes.
• Coordinate review and progress of projects and programs.
• Prepare written communications and management reports.
• Serve as SME on applicable systems and oversee staff assignments.

Skills

Environmental management

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Environmental Science/Environmental Policy/Cood? Geology or related field

Job description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department Of Environmental Management (IDEM)

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview

This Senior Environmental Manager position is responsible for conducting air dispersion modeling and summarizing results to support New Source Review and Prevention of Significant Deterioration permit decisions, as well as State Implementation Plan evaluations and various attainment planning activities, including exceptional events request demonstrations addressing wildfire smoke impacts on PM2.5 and ozone. This position will also conduct ozone and PM2.5 air quality forecasting; mobile emissions modeling, present technical information, data analyses, modeling results, and meteorological summaries to management, staff, and a variety of public and professional audiences. This SEM1 will be managing projects involving data analysis, process improvement, and requests from leadership while also representing IDEM on regional and national committees and conducting technical analyses for state, LADCO, and U.S. EPA workgroups. This position will also be responsible for mentoring staff, participating in outreach events to promote air quality and staff recruiting activities along with several other key roles within the section and branch.

Salary

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day In The Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Regulatory Compliance

• Interprets laws, regulations and guidelines for assigned environmental program areas. Provides technical assistance and/or evaluates compliance to environmental regulations and programs.
• Coordinates review of requests for variance and exemptions from environmental program regulations.
• May perform audits on environmental programs or facilities and make recommendations for corrective action or improvements.

Program Development

• Develops and modifies existing state programs to adapt to changes in federal or state legislation-mandated policy changes.
• Reviews program plans for completeness, economic and technical feasibility, and environmental impact.
• Designs and directs projects regarding specific and complex environmental issues, providing technical expertise for analysis, interpretation, and logistics of projects.
• Reviews and evaluates technical work reports and supporting data for acceptability and conformance with federal requirements, laws and regulations, conclusions, and recommendations.

Project Coordination

• Coordinates review of environmental projects and/or program area to meet program needs and objectives.
• Maintains a tracking system to ensure that projects are currently working through the appropriate program processes in acceptable timeframes.
• Researches, analyzes, and reports on priority projects and their progress.

Communication & Reporting

• Prepares and provides a variety of written communications including responses to letters of inquiry from concerned citizens, elected representatives, government officials, and regulated entities.
• Prepares progress reports for management and senior leadership and provides consultation to management and staff.

Systems Expertise

• Utilizes programs and electronic database systems to meet program area needs. Serves as a subject matter expert on applicable systems in program area.

Supervision

• Chairs or facilitates a variety of work-related committees as needed.
• Assigns and reviews work of lower-level staff members.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need For Success

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of theories, practices and principles of Environmental Management and related areas
• Thorough knowledge of theories, practices, and principals of physical sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) as they relate to program area
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations as they apply to program area and the ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations
• Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings, and make recommendations
• Ability to establish long- and short-term project management goals and objectives
• Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action
• Ability to effectively interact with local, state, and federal groups and government representatives orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports
• Ability to develop and define procedures and accomplish objectives within the appropriate and established deadlines
• Ability to interpret and implement public policy as it relates to program specific environmental rules or laws.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, or a related field with at least six (6) years of work experience in an environmental or environmental public health field required.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .