Director, Environment & Natural Resources

Director, Environment & Natural Resources

Reports To: Senior Vice President
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Lansing or Detroit

Who We Are

At Public Sector Consultants (PSC), we believe in the power of good public policy shaped by thoughtful discourse and rigorous research for the benefit of all. Our work helps state and local leaders make informed decisions that improve the quality of life throughout Michigan.

We are a close-knit, mission-driven consulting firm where people know each other’s names, support each other’s growth, and take pride in producing work that matters. If you’re motivated by complex challenges, thrive under deadlines, and want to grow a career shaping Michigan’s future, you’ll find a home here.

The Opportunity

As the director of our environment and natural resources (ENR) team, you will work with colleagues and clients to develop policy solutions related to Michigan’s environment, infrastructure, and natural resources. This role is instrumental in continuing PSC’s legacy of shaping Michigan’s environmental and natural resource policy.

This is an ideal role for an experienced professional seeking to:

• Provide thought leadership by offering expertise on key policy and technical topics and skillfully interpreting complex issues for diverse audiences


• Cultivate and manage projects by developing and maintaining key relationships and collaborating with colleagues to identify, design, and manage projects


• Mentor and develop talent by supervising and coaching staff, modeling PSC values, and contributing to talent development


• Deliver excellence by leading the ENR team in the execution of projects that reflect PSC’s commitment to high-quality, nonpartisan work

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership and Strategic Counsel

As a leader driving successful project execution and client satisfaction, you’ll:

• Manage multiple projects concurrently, overseeing the scopes of work and ensuring high-quality deliverables


• Serve as a strategic advisor to staff, guiding client service approaches and providing policy expertise


• Facilitate meetings, engage stakeholders, conduct research, create reports, and develop other client deliverables that synthesize complex information for a variety of audiences


• Provide strategic thought partnership to clients, demonstrating expertise through your knowledge of the policy landscape, the actors involved, and the steps necessary to achieve the desired outcomes

Client and Sales Development

As a team leader, you’ll:

• Collaborate with firm leaders to cultivate and manage key relationships, resulting in project sales and client retention


• Engage with colleagues to help develop the firm's sales and marketing strategies and tactics


• Lead team's sales development efforts, including advising on and writing proposals, monitoring the sales pipeline, and managing the team's capacity to meet sales goals

Professional Growth and Team Culture

To foster a balance of excellent work and collegiality, you’ll:

• Supervise and mentor staff, providing guidance in handling client and colleague relations and monitoring team capacity and performance


• Provide leadership and guidance for the coordination of training, processes, and client delivery across the policy teams


• Deliver a minimum of 1,040 hours of client services annually

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (public policy, environmental studies, economics, political science, or related field preferred); master’s degree preferred

Experience

• Ten years of relevant experience


• Strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in Michigan's environmental and natural resource sectors


• Experience working on public policy topics with diverse stakeholders


• Experience managing complex projects, working directly with clients, and mentoring or supervising others

Technical Skills

• Strong competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Strong policy research and writing skills, with the ability to accurately interpret data and write concisely

Core Qualities

• Curious and eager to learn


• Strong organizational and time-management skills


• Analytical and thoughtful problem-solver


• Clear and professional communicator


• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $107,770 to 161,655 (based on education and experience)

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance


• Employer 401(k) contribution


• Paid parental leave


• Paid parking


• Nine paid holidays


• Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day


• Paid time off starting upon hire

Work Style

While PSC does not have strict in-office expectations, directors should anticipate spending two to three days per week in our Lansing or Detroit office for client and firm meetings. We strongly believe that we deliver better outcomes for Michigan when we spend time with our clients and colleagues, and that developing and nurturing the collegial culture we strive to maintain is a team effort.

Why PSC?

Working at PSC means:

• Your work has real-world impact


• You’ll learn from experienced policy professionals


• You’ll be supported, not siloed


• You’ll grow your career in a firm that values people as much as results

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter (including salary requirements) in PDF or Word format.
Applications must be received by May 4, 2026.

Questions may be directed to: pschr@publicsectorconsultants.com