Environmental Program Manager 2

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is seeking results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem-solving to join their mission of protecting and enhancing public health and the environment in Arizona. This role is for an Environmental Program Manager 2 within the Voluntary Remediation Program Unit. The agency values employees who are committed, passionate about excelling, and engaged in the mission.

Requirements

• Management techniques and results-driven leadership, including personnel coordination and resource management.
• Principles of task delegation, performance specifications, employee motivation, and visual management.
• Data analysis, testing methods, contract/grants administration, and community involvement principles.
• State and federal environmental regulations, department policies, and agency program functions.
• Arizona Management System (AMS) concepts, tools, and continuous problem-solving principles.
• Leadership, supervision, and fostering professional interpersonal relationships.
• Effective written and verbal communication, including public speaking and technical report writing.
• Complex problem solving, decision making, negotiation, and critical thinking.
• Organizational planning, time management, and comprehensive project management.
• Analyzing and interpreting diverse, highly technical data and research materials.
• Establish program priorities and implement operating policies and procedures based on program needs.
• Analyze statutes and policies regarding complex scientific determinations and state legal standards.
• Build effective working relationships with government officials, the regulated community, and the public.
• Direct technical experts to achieve performance measures and refine unit activity metrics.
• Exercise professional judgment to execute decisions independently or within a team environment.
• Ability to be in the office as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in the field of environmental science, environmental management, environmental or chemical engineering, biology, hydrology, or other environmental discipline
• 5-10 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry
• 3 years of supervisory/leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise staff and unit operations, including providing training, coaching, and implementing disciplinary actions as needed.
• Oversee the unit budget to properly allocate resources for staff training, strategic hiring, travel (in and out of state), and necessary equipment or software purchases.
• Ensure unit compliance with program goals, state and federal rules and regulations, and grant requirements.
• Serve as a technical and regulatory resource for staff, supervisors, stakeholders, customers, and the general public.
• Act as a primary decision-maker for unit-level operational and technical issues.
• Maintain internal and external communication by attending staff meetings, stakeholder meetings, and outreach functions.
• Respond to internal and external information requests regarding compliance, enforcement, and general regulatory requirements.
• Develop and participate in process improvement projects to increase work efficiency, quality, and output across the section.
• Ensure proper use of performance and flow boards by staff, tracking and reporting applicable agency metrics to upper management.
• Prepare annual reports and assist with budget projections, expenditures, and report development.

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