ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

We are looking for results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.

At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent, science-based environmental regulation; and clear, equitable engagement and communication; with integrity, respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality, today and for future generations.

We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Job Location:

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Waste Program Division

Posting Details

Salary: $80K-$90K

Grade: 24

Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Summary

Our Unit Manager for the Leak Prevention Unit in the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Section is responsible for managing the operating functions of the unit. The unit manages a variety of leak prevention activities including non-corrective action programs, suspected release investigation, UST closure reports, and service provider certifications. This position will be responsible for supervising up to eight staff members including assigning work, setting priorities, monitoring and evaluating performance, and also developing and providing training for your team. The manager will participate in community involvement relations and oversee non-corrective action programs such as the Tank Site Improvement Program. This manager will attend meetings with other supervisory/managerial staff to give and receive information and to participate in discussion, problem resolution and decision-making.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Comprehensive knowledge of UST state/federal rules and statutes, the non-corrective action financial assistance programs offered by ADEQ and release investigation and confirmation practices; knowledge of or the ability to learn state and federal environmental compliance and enforcement protocols and their interpretations
• Experience with continuous improvement including LEAN, Six Sigma or others.
  
  

Familiar with the principles of engineering, project management, and/or environmental science; general understanding of chemical, physical, and biological processes to control water borne pollution and the potential health and environmental effects of toxins and other deleterious substances; knowledge of lean management principles

• Knowledge of management techniques, particularly the coordination of people and resources through result-driven leadership. Including task delegation, performance management, continuous improvement, and development of strategic and operational plans.
• Skills planning, organizing and managing a section's operation.
• Skills in management/leadership, supervising and people management;
• Skilled in strategic planning and managing successful completion of program goals.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting a variety of technical data.
• Skills within Problem identification and resolution; Gathering of facts and information; Organizing, analyzing, and comprehending.
• Ability to analyze program needs, establish appropriate program priorities, and implement operating policies and procedures.
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental management, environmental or chemical engineering, geology, biology, hydrology, or other environmental discipline
• 3-5 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry
• 2 years of supervisory experience
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
• We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities
  
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Contact Us

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.