Community Liaison Unit Manager
Community Liaison Unit Manager
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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 2 COMMUNITY LIAISON UNIT MANAGER
Address: 1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix AZ 85007
Mission Partners Division
This position is based out of Northern Arizona.
Salary: $8085K
Grade: 24
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Community Liaison Unit Manager is responsible for managing the operating functions of the unit. This position is responsible for ensuring alignment with the agencys strategic plan. The unit provides support to the three environmental programs in the agency air quality water quality and waste management. As such this position performs extensive coordination with internal and external stakeholders at local county state and federal levels.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 days per week in the office/hoteling).
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.
Champion continuous improvement projects within the unit and recommends and implements program or operational improvements
Assist in the development of goals and strategies
Develop policies and procedures related to environmental inspections enforcement compliance and/or scientific studies
Ensure the unit operations meet established time lines and objectives
Provide guidance and interpretation of federal and state laws/regulations related to complex regulatory situations or inspections
Manage the most complex or highprofile projects or assignments
Collaborate with leadership to represent the agencys interests in communities and counties throughout Arizona
Supervise staff including assigning work setting priorities monitoring and evaluating performance developing and providing training to staff
Ensure that all unit work products are technically sound accurate and meet program goals State and Federal statutes rules regulations and professional ethic
Review and evaluate technical reports community involvement relations and outputs and legal documents such as consent decrees orders and access agreements.
Attend meetings with other supervisory/managerial staff to give and receive information and to participate in discussion problem resolution and decisionmaking.
Knowledge of management techniques particularly the coordination of personnel and resources through resultsdriven leadership task delegation teambased problem solving coaching direct reports for professional development
Knowledge of analytical data collection; data management principles and techniques to assure data integrity; public relations and meeting facilitation
Knowledge of or the ability to learn department policies and procedures state and federal environmental compliance and enforcement protocols
Communication skills written and verbal including public speaking public relations and meeting facilitation
Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external customers
Ability to analyze program needs establish appropriate program priorities and implement operating policies and procedures; analyze statutes regulations and policies
Knowledge of or ability to learn and apply LEAN concepts principles and tools
Ability to handle detailed work accurately and in a timely manner; adapt to changing assignments and priorities; respond to inquiries with tact diplomacy and appropriate timely information; work as a team player within several divisions.
Bachelor of Science degree in the field of environmental science environmental management environmental or chemical engineering biology hydrology or other environmental discipline
35 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency consulting or private industry
2 years of supervisory/leadership experience
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
