Environmental Manager

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

15d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Office of Air Quality Permits Branch. The position requires project management and time management skills. The ideal candidate would be detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel. This position is located in Indianapolis, with a five-day in-office schedule, and occasional opportunities for site visits. The purpose of this position is to perform activities necessary to help the Permit Review Section achieve its goals as they relate to the overall strategic goals and objectives of the Permits Branch. This employee reviews applications for Air permit approvals, including MSOP, FESOP, and Part 70 permits, as well as modifications, revisions, and amendments to these permits. The employee is responsible for drafting these approvals, which includes drafting conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of theories, environmental protection principles and practices, specialty area, and program area.
• Thorough knowledge of chemistry, biology, hydrology, mathematics, engineering, and other environmental sciences as they relate to program area.
• Thorough knowledge of soil, water, air sampling, laboratory analysis and interpretation as it relates to program area.
• Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings, and make recommendations.
• Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action.
• Excellent research and writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear, and thorough reports.
• Ability to effectively interact and orally communicate with parties with diverse levels of environmental expertise, particularly for purposes of meetings, hearings, and negotiating critically sensitive issues.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal terminology and practices, and the ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations.
• At least five (5) years of environmental or environmental public health experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Writes moderately complex permit approvals, including NSR permits, renewals, and modifications.
• Writes all levels of permit approvals expeditiously and with minimal error or guidance.
• Coordinates with the Compliance and Enforcement Branch regarding monitoring, testing, and enforcement.
• Coordinates with other Office of Air Quality programs on projects and activities related to monitoring and modeling.
• Works closely with staff and management to foster a positive work environment, supportive of the agency mission and goals while promoting employee development.
• Researches state and federal guidance, laws, and regulations related to permits.
• Contacts applicants to request additional information to process applications, when necessary.
• Responds to comments from applicants, defends permit terms and conditions, and interacts with permittees to resolve permitting issues.
• Attends and participates in public meetings and hearings regarding permit actions throughout Indiana and/or appears in legal appeals of permit actions.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave, Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed