Director of Environmental Resource MGT

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Draper, UT

6d • $53 - $80 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah National Guard is seeking an experienced environmental leader to serve as the Director of Environmental Resource Management (Environmental Program Manager II). In this executive role, you will direct and oversee agencywide environmental programs, driving regulatory compliance, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability across state military installations. As a primary executive within the organization, you will represent the agency to federal, state, and local regulatory bodies, private organizations, and the public, ensuring that operational readiness aligns seamlessly with environmental stewardship.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Extensive knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• High level of critical thinking to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
• Strong problem sensitivity to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Advanced deductive reasoning to apply general rules to specific problems, and inductive reasoning to combine pieces of information into cohesive rules or conclusions.
• Strong oral and written expression abilities to communicate technical and legal information clearly to diverse audiences.
• High level of oral and written comprehension to read, listen to, and understand complex work-related documents and discussions.
• Active listening skills to give full attention to stakeholder concerns, ask appropriate questions, and facilitate productive dialog.
• Mastery of the structure, grammar, composition, and meaning of the English language.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Must pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Develop, direct, evaluate, and manage agencywide environmental programs, project plans, recommendations, and findings.
• Supervise professional personnel, including hiring, determining workloads, delegating assignments, providing training, monitoring performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, and standards.
• Gather documentation to support negotiated resolutions for non-compliance issues.
• Represent the agency with federal, state, and local government units, private organizations, and media outlets.
• Oversee the development, evaluation, and review of plans and criteria for various environmental activities, assessing the feasibility of proposed plans, projects, and equipment.
• Conduct or represent the agency at formal or informal hearings, and serve on boards, councils, committees, or task forces to facilitate agency goals.
• Approve, sign, and implement official program documents, processes, and regulatory actions.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive