State of Arizona

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER


Pay$12.00 / hour
LocationPhoenix/Arizona
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 530860

      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
      Water Quality Division

      Posting Details:

      Salary: $90K-$100K

      Grade: 25

      Closing Date: Open until closed

      Job Summary:

      The Environmental Program Manager is responsible for assisting the Section Manager in administering the complex Safe Drinking Water program within the Water Quality Division, including operational compliance, financial responsibility, data management, and community outreach.

      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.

      Job Duties:

      • Assist with administration of multiple complex environmental programs in safe drinking section including operational compliance, financial responsibility, data management and community outreach
      • Assist with supervising of section personnel; including hiring, training evaluation and the resolution of employee conflict and disciplinary action.
      • Review of incoming and outgoing correspondence; including the review of compliance documents, customer inquiries, guidance documents and potential legislation

      Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

      • 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.
      • Planning, organizing and managing a section's operation.
      • 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):

      • Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Law, Chemistry, Biology, Hydrology or a related field.
      • Minimum of 3 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting or private industry.
      • Minimum of 5 years of management/supervisor experience
      • Experience with continuous improvement including LEAN, Six Sigma or others.

      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.

  • About the company

      Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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