ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER 2

Arizona Department of Administration • Flagstaff, AZ

7d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is seeking results-oriented and driven individuals with a thirst for problem-solving to join their team. ADEQ's 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. They are looking for employees committed to the agency, passionate to excel, and engaged in the mission. This Environmental Program Manager 2 position is within the Standards & Assessment Unit of the Surface Water Quality Improvement section.

Requirements

• Management techniques, including personnel and resource coordination, results-driven leadership, task delegation, performance specifications, employee motivation, team-based problem solving, and visual management principles.
• Analytical data collection, analysis, interpretation, statistical procedures, and testing methods.
• Contract administration, grants administration, and procurement procedures.
• Project management and community involvement principles.
• Data management principles and techniques to assure data integrity.
• Public relations and meeting facilitation.
• Department policies, environmental compliance (state/federal), enforcement protocols, and State Implementation Plan requirements.
• Roles and functions of department environmental programs.
• Public record laws and confidentiality maintenance strategies.
• Arizona Management System / LEAN Methods.
• Adobe software, Microsoft Office software, and G-Suite/Workplace software.
• Management, leadership, supervision, and people management skills.
• Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with internal and external entities, including federal and state officials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, technical report writing, presentations, and meeting facilitation.
• Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting a wide variety of highly technical data.
• Reading, comprehension, and research abilities.
• Complex problem solving, critical thinking, resolution, and decision making.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Organization, planning, time management, and project management.
• Organizing and managing section operations.
• Team building, mentoring, resourcefulness, and coaching direct reports for development and performance improvement.
• Customer service and effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Training employees and establishing core business process metrics.
• Working independently with minimal supervision and making sound judgments based on partial evidence.
• Analyze program needs, establish priorities, and implement operating policies and procedures.
• Analyze statutes, regulations, and policies relating to complex scientific analysis and State Implementation Plans.
• Apply laws, rules, standards, policies, and procedures to analytical work.
• Communicate clearly and build effective relationships with government officials, the regulated community, and the public.
• Direct a diverse group of technical experts to achieve unit goals and performance measures.
• Create and refine metrics representing unit activities.
• Use professional judgment to execute decisions independently or collaboratively.
• Apply LEAN concepts, principles, and tools for continuous problem-solving and efficiency.
• Handle detailed work accurately and manage multiple tasks under changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental or Natural Science, Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Management, Toxicology, Biology or other environmental disciplines.
• 3-5 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry.
• 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage operating functions of the unit which establishes and reviews surface water quality standards and evaluates the health of surface waters under the Clean Water Act and state Surface Water Protection Program.
• Supervise, assign work, set priorities, monitor, evaluate performance, and train staff.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance of work products with program goals, state/federal statutes, rules, regulations, and ethics.
• Review technical reports, community relations outputs, and legal documents.
• Participate in supervisory meetings for problem resolution and decision-making.
• Champion continuous improvement projects, recommend program enhancements, and assist in developing goals and strategies.
• Develop data quality assurance and scientific study policies/procedures.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of complex federal and state laws and regulations.
• Manage complex or high-profile projects and assignments.
• Supervise staff and direct operations, including coaching, training, and taking disciplinary actions when needed.
• Manage the unit budget to support financial allocations for staff development, strategic hiring, equipment/software purchases, and travel.
• Ensure unit compliance with program goals, grant requirements, and state and federal regulations.
• Support section performance measures by developing and participating in process improvement projects.
• Develop revised processes to increase work efficiency, quality, and output.
• Ensure staff properly use performance and flow boards.
• Track and report applicable agency performance measures to update leadership.
• Serve as a technical and regulatory resource for staff, supervisors, stakeholders, customers, and the general public.
• Perform as a key decision maker for unit-level operational and technical matters as necessary and appropriate.
• Maintains internal and external agency communication through staff meetings, stakeholder meetings, and outreach functions.
• Responds to requests for information regarding compliance, enforcement, and general regulatory requirements.
• Prepare annual reports.
• Assists with the preparation of reports, budget projects and expenditures.

Benefits

• 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
• Workplace flexibility
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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