Air Quality Administrator 2025-01460
Air Quality Administrator 2025-01460
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Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Air Quality Division Administrator assists the Director in providing overall policy guidance to the Agency to support the Agencys Mission and Values. Represent the Agency at meetings within the State Government and with outside stakeholders. Research analyze and propose policies rules and regulations. This position is responsible on a state-wide basis for the planning implementation and management of Wyomings air quality programs under the Clean Air Act.
Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.- Directs the operational personnel and planning functions for the Division including direct supervision of five (5) program managers and one (1) administrative assistant.
- Represent the agency as assigned on various inter- and intragovernmental initiatives and public processes justifying actions and decisions using persuasion to promote understanding and support.
- Serves on a variety of committees that develop policy positions governing the environment.
- Assists the Director in developing overall policy guidance and program management direction to support the Mission and Values.
- Advises the Director on technical and legal matters as needed.
- Coordinate agency responses to Federal actions that have the potential to impact Wyomings public health and the environment.
- Participates on the Department management team.
- Establishes and recommends the Directors department objectives after evaluating constituent interests and regulatory social and budgetary constraints.
- Reviews the work product generated by staff to ensure statewide consistency and makes decisions requiring independent judgment regarding compliance with relevant standards.
- Responsible for special projects and non-routine tasks as assigned by the Director.
- Coordinates and partners with other DEQ divisions and other state and federal agencies.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor of Science degree in technical fields of engineering environmental science or a related field of study.
Preference will be given to those with an advanced degree in engineering environmental science law or a related field of study.
Preference will be given to those with 10 years of experience in either governmental or private business.
Preference will be given to those with at least 4 years of related environmental experience.
Preference will be given to those with an advanced degree in engineering environmental science law or a related field of study.**Applicants are also required to provide a written response to each of these three questions detailing their experience knowledge and ability. Each response must not exceed 1 page with a font-size of no smaller than Arial 11 point.
- Please provide specific examples from your experience that demonstrate your expertise in applying the principles and practices of management and administration of a state agency.
- Please describe your experience and knowledge leading a large team responsible for carrying out a complex technical regulatory program including your experience setting a vision ensuring results managing personnel workload and resources and adhering to the law.
- How will Wyoming DEQs mission vision and values be reflected in your leadership style
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of agency goals and values evaluation and goal setting coaching and management techniques.
- Knowledge of industrial land energy fuel air water mining and pollution issues.
- Knowledge of all aspects of air quality management including minor and major source construction and operating permits emissions inventories rule and state plan development process ambient air pollution monitoring compliance and enforcement.
- Knowledge of current Wyoming DEQ Air Quality State Plans Rules and Regulations
- Knowledge of principles and practices of management and administration including budget development and control planning personnel development leadership and overall management of a state agency
- Skill in interpersonal relations in adversarial situations.
- Skills in dealing with elected officials at the local county state and federal levels.
- Skills in management techniques and in planning and promoting cooperation.
- Ability to receive broad instructions and develop program plans to achieve objectives and policies.
- Ability to recognize competing demands and coordinate program activities with others to achieve public policy goals.
- Ability to integrate the diverse program activities to attain the Divisions goals
- Ability to analyze complex challenges and recommend effective courses of action
- Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment prioritizing tasks and managing workload to meet requirements and deadlines
- Ability to show situational awareness think analytically innovatively and strategically to develop evaluate and implement solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Flexible and skilled at anticipating and planning for future trends and challenges.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See PreferencesNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Participation in the various groups as Wyomings representative may require extensive travel at times.
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.
- Applicants are also required to provide a written response to each of these three questions detailing their experience knowledge and ability. Each response must not exceed 1 page with a font-size of no smaller than Arial 11 point.
- Please provide specific examples from your experience that demonstrate your expertise in applying the principles and practices of management and administration of a state agency.
- Please describe your experience and knowledge leading a large team responsible for carrying out a complex technical regulatory program including your experience setting a vision ensuring results managing personnel workload and resources and adhering to the law.
- How will Wyoming DEQs mission vision and values be reflected in your leadership style
Supplemental Information
020- Department of Environmental Quality- Air Quality Division
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
