ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER 2

Arizona Department of Administration • Flagstaff, AZ

1d • $80,000 - $85,000 • 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 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, with integrity, respect, and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. They are looking for employees committed to the agency, passionate to excel, and engaged in the mission. This Environmental Program Manager 2 position is in the Evaluation Unit of the Air Quality Division.

Requirements

• Management techniques and results-driven leadership, focusing on personnel coordination, resource allocation, delegation, performance specifications, and team-based problem solving utilizing visual management principles.
• Advanced analytical data collection, statistical procedures, testing methods, and technical data interpretation.
• Contract and grants administration, alongside procurement procedures.
• Principles of project management and community involvement.
• Data management techniques designed to ensure data integrity.
• Public relations and meeting facilitation protocols.
• Departmental policies, state and federal environmental compliance, enforcement protocols, and the development of State Implementation Plans (SIPs).
• Public record laws and confidentiality strategies for sensitive documentation.
• State government and Agency organizational structures.
• Arizona Management System (AMS) and LEAN methodologies.
• Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office, and G-Suite/Google Workspace software.
• Leadership and supervisory expertise, including staff development and people management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and official.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including public speaking and technical report writing.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex, highly technical environmental data.
• Advanced research, reading comprehension, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Complex problem resolution, negotiation, and strategic decision-making.
• Organization, planning, and time management focused on unit operations.
• Team building, mentoring, and effective customer service for internal and external partners.
• Establishing meaningful performance metrics and working independently with minimal supervision.
• Exercising sound judgment based on available evidence.
• Analyze program needs, establish priorities, and implement unit-level operating policies.
• Apply statutes and regulations to complex scientific analysis related to State Implementation Plans.
• Communicate clearly to resolve problems and maintain professional relationships with diverse groups.
• Effectively direct technical experts to achieve Agency performance measures.
• Utilize LEAN concepts to deliver value and engage in continuous problem solving.
• Handle detailed assignments accurately, respond to inquiries with diplomacy, and meet deadlines.
• Work effectively as a team player across multiple divisions to accomplish the Agency's mission.
• Travel as required for departmental needs.

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
• 3 - 5 or more years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry
• 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff by assigning work, setting priorities, monitoring and evaluating performance, and providing training.
• Ensures unit work products are technically sound, accurate, and compliant with program goals, professional ethics, and State and Federal regulations.
• Reviews and evaluates technical reports containing complex meteorological and air quality data.
• Assists in developing goals, strategies, and policies related to smoke management, air quality forecasting, exceptional events demonstrations, and prescribed burn compliance.
• Oversees scientific studies and ensures unit operations meet established timelines and objectives.
• Provides guidance and interpretation of federal and state laws regarding air quality forecasting, smoke management, exceptional events, and other air quality related topics.
• Manages complex or high-profile projects and assignments.
• Oversees and advises on legal documents, such as access agreements.
• Participates in meetings with supervisory and managerial staff for information sharing, problem resolution, and decision-making.
• Champions continuous improvement projects and recommends operational enhancements.
• Assists with community relations and outputs.
• Supervises staff and oversees unit operations by providing training, coaching, and managing disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Performs advanced scientific work requiring a sophisticated understanding of meteorology and air quality principles.
• Directs or prepares technical reports, exceptional events, comprehensive data summaries, and air quality forecasts.
• Assists in the development of technical reports, budget projections, and expenditure tracking.
• Acts as a primary decision-maker for unit-level operations and priorities as appropriate.
• Manages the unit budget to optimize financial resources for strategic hiring, staff development, travel, and essential equipment or software procurement.
• Ensures unit compliance with established program goals, grant requirements, and all applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Serves as a technical and regulatory lead for staff, stakeholders, customers, and the general public.
• Champions continuous improvement projects to enhance section efficiency, work quality, and overall output.
• Oversees the use of performance and flow boards, tracking and reporting key agency performance measures to senior leadership.
• Facilitates inter-agency and external communication through active participation in staff meetings, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach.
• Addresses internal and external inquiries concerning air quality forecasting, smoke management, and general meteorological concerns.

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