Environmental program manager Job at Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ, Flagstaff, AZ

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  • Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ
  • Flagstaff, AZ

Job Description

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 2

Job Location:

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

Mission Partners Division

This position is based out of Northern Arizona.

Posting Details:

Salary: $80-85K

Grade: 24

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Community Liaison Unit Manager is responsible for managing the operating functions of the unit. This position is responsible for ensuring alignment with the agency’s 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 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.

Job Duties:

  • 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 high-profile projects or assignments
  • Collaborate with leadership to represent the agency’s 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 decision-making.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  • Knowledge of management techniques, particularly the coordination of personnel and resources through results-driven leadership, task delegation, team-based 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.

Selective Preference(s):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in the field of environmental science, environmental management, environmental or chemical engineering, biology, hydrology, or other environmental discipline
  • 3-5 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry
  • 2 years of supervisory/leadership 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.


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.

Job Tags

Remote job, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Work from home, Home office, 2 days per week,

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