Environmental Program Manager II - Air Toxics

Dnrec•Dover, DE

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About The Position

The Division of Air Quality monitors and regulates emissions to the air. It issues permits to construct and permits to operate air contaminant sources. It maintains emission inventories from business and industry. It develops the State’s implementation plan as required by the Clean Air Act. It adopts new regulations and supports enforcement of existing regulations, and it permits and inspects asbestos removal efforts. This position will manage and supervise air quality planning activities. Duties include but are not limited to: Supervising/managing 6 technical staff and planning activities associated with the regulations for mobile source, air toxics and greenhouse gas emission sources. This position will work on a regional and national level to develop policies and regulations associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions from all economic sectors including - power plants, transportation, industrial, residential-commercial-institutional, waste and agriculture.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
Six months experience in environmental/natural resources program administration which includes overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental/natural resource programs and services; establishes program objectives; plan short and long range program goals; develop and implement program policies and procedures and ensures compliance and funding requirements.
Provides advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
Three years experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
Three years experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Nice To Haves

Supervising/managing 6 technical staff and planning activities associated with the regulations for mobile source, air toxics and greenhouse gas emission sources.
This position will work on a regional and national level to develop policies and regulations associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions from all economic sectors including - power plants, transportation, industrial, residential-commercial-institutional, waste and agriculture.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates and oversees program implementation.
Provides technical direction and oversight for subordinates.
Recommends and drafts laws, rules and regulations applicable to assigned program areas.
Drafts grant applications and budget proposals; may participate in other specialized fiscal activities.
Manages staff personnel matters such as training, performance evaluation, hiring interviews, and making hiring recommendations.
Plans, coordinates and conducts meetings and workshops with other agencies and the private sector.