Environmental Program Manager Senior
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DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
We are looking for resultsoriented 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 sciencebased 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 wellbeing 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 SR
Address: 1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix AZ 85007
Air Quality Division
Salary: $100K$105K
Grade: 26
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The primary purpose of the Air Permits and Compliance Section is to handle the air permitting inspections and enforcement programs of industrial sources subject to jurisdiction. Additionally the section is responsible for the implementation of the federal asbestos National Emission Standards program and the agricultural best management practices program.
Air Permits and Compliance section is comprised of two units (Air Permits Unit and Air Compliance Unit) that work in close coordination. The Section Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for these two units ensuring the timely and accurate completion of program initiatives. This role requires a proactive and collaborative approach working closely with the unit managers to oversee project process maintain compliance with regulatory deadlines and drive continuous improvement. The Section Manager serves as a key liaison between stakeholders including local governments industry representatives community groups and regulatory agencies fostering strong partnerships to ensure transparency and collaboration. This position plays a vital role in supporting senior leadership through process improvements policy recommendations special initiatives and other assignments as required.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
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 States 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.
Personnel Management: Leads and oversees the Section composed of two specialized units that support air permitting compliance and enforcement functions for the regulation of industrial source of air pollution. Ensures that the Section employees produce consistent highquality work products in compliance with applicable requirements goals and within timeframes.
Arizona Management System and Continuous Improvement: Provides leadership in implementation of the Arizona Management System and continuous improvement through coaching facilitation and investigation of Section standard work and practices.
Budget and Grants: Directs and develops the Sections annual program budget which includes multiple funding sources (e.g. state funds federal funds and grants) in alignment with the agencys strategic plan and applicable grant work plans. Oversees the management of budgets contracts grants and work plans to ensure efficient resource allocation and compliance with funding requirements.
Extensive Knowledge of the air quality science or engineering principles air quality modeling pollution control strategies or devices and industrial processes; functional knowledge of toxicology meteorology general and organic chemistry and advanced mathematics.
Extensive Knowledge of state and federal regulations the causes control and mitigation of environmental pollution enforcement procedures and legal protocols.
Knowledge of management techniques particularly the coordination of people and resources through resultdriven leadership. Including task delegation performance management and development of strategic and operational plans.
Knowledge of or ability to learn and apply LEAN concepts and engaging people in continuous improvement.
Skilled leader of a diverse environmental workforce (technical and legal) including experienced managers who oversee project managers to ensure deliverables are consistent reliable accurate and timely.
Skilled at planning organizing and managing the Sections operation.
Skilled in strategic planning and managing successful completion of program goals.
Skilled in budget management including cost estimation time scheduling methodologies and contract management.
Skilled and effective communicator both verbal and written to both internal and external customers including writing technical reports giving presentations and facilitation of meetings.
Ability to assess program needs set strategic priorities and effectively implement operating policies and procedures.
Ability to read interpret and apply laws rules standards policies and procedures to analytical work ensuring wellsupported and sound conclusions.
Ability to effectively coordinate multiple ongoing projects and priorities manage multiple sources of funding and ensure deadlines are met.
Ability to coach staff in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions using Lean Management and Continuous Process Improvement tools.
Bachelor of Science in an environmental field.
6 10 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency consulting firm or private industry.
3 years of leadership experience (managerial or supervisory) in an environmental regulatory or industrial setting.
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:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
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 fulltime employees
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
A topranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical dental life shortterm and longterm 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 fulltime or parttime 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 programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
ASRS Lifetime Benefits
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
