Environmental Programs Manager

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as both the Oklahoma Military Department (OMD) Agency Environmental Performance Assessment Survey (EPAS) Program Manager and Environmental Condition of Property (ECP) Assessment Manager. Manages the EPAS/ECP Program with direction and guidance from the state Deputy Environmental Program Manager and federal Environmental Program Manager. Maintains an inventory of compliance sites and activities with potential to impact the environment. Audits conducted under the EPAS will include all operations and activities within the installation boundary, including operational ranges and other training areas, or a representative sample of similar activity types, and will evaluate overall environmental program performance and conformance with AR-200-1. Assessments will include tenant activities, outgrants, leases, and other activities under the purview of the OMD and OKARNG. Annual preparation of the Installation Internal Action Plan (IIAP). Perform site visits in a timely manner to allow time for Environmental Quality Control Committee (EQCC) review and certification by the Director, Joint Staff. Preparation of the Installation Corrective Action Plan (ICAP) and in cooperation with the environmental staff, ascertain that all findings are closed IAW ARNG, DA and DoD requirements. Place specific emphasis on issues and activities that are in violation of Federal, state or local law, rule or regulation typically referred to as Class I findings. Evaluates OKARNG sites individually and compositely to determine environmental exposure and potential for environmental liability issues. Analyzes noncompliance trends to focus inspections and training efforts appropriately. Prepares and executes a comprehensive IIAP based on noncompliance trends and historical site performance. Focuses assessments to address high-risk or high-visibility sites to ensure they receive commensurate oversight. Coordinates with OKARNG personnel to ensure corrective actions are implemented to reduce environmental noncompliance and/or liability. Provides individual on-site training in order to brief military and civilian personnel regarding their environmental responsibilities. Coordinates efforts with NGB to ensure external assessments are conducted efficiently. Develops assessments and other ECP documentation as required at selected locations IAW NGB ECP SOP guidance. Appropriate ECP documentation is required to be completed by the OMD and reviewed and approved by the ARNG G9 Installations and Environmental Division in association with each Federal Real Property transaction, MILCON project and/or as needed to support OMD. Ensure that all required ECP assessments and related documentation for the OMD are completed in accordance with The Army National Guard Environmental Condition of Property Handbook, referenced regulations, and guidance documents. Responsible for monitoring and assisting the Camp Gruber Training Center Environmental Section in completion of ECP assessments at the training site. Ensure that the documents meet all requirements before submission to the Environmental Program Manager (EPM) for review and approval. Upon approval by the EPM submit to ARNG G9 ECP Manager for review and approval. Evaluates proposed OMD/OKARNG property actions and determines tasks required to protect the State of Oklahoma from undue environmental liability during real property acquisitions and disposals. Determines the appropriate investigation methodology and instrument type to document the property’s environmental integrity. Coordinates efforts to gather, catalog, and document required reference materials. Protect the State of Oklahoma from undue environmental liability associated with property acquisitions and disposals. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Applicant must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
• Some travel out of state for up to one week to attend training will be required.
• Travel within the state is often required.
• This position requires a state issued driver’s license and the ability to operate a state vehicle and occasionally drive long distances.
• Knowledge of environmental program principles and procedures applicable to a wide range of duties in program or functional areas, such as, solid and hazardous waste management, air and water quality management, pollution prevention and control, PCB management, underground storage tank management, natural resource management and cultural resources management, environmental compliance and assessment, etc.
• Skill in applying environmental program knowledge to resolve complex problems involving diverse aspects of environmental protection (i.e., investigations, inspections, environmental oversight, etc.) where procedures require frequent modification or changes in the program or requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental statutes, regulations, permitting requirements and precedent decisions governing environmental operations sufficient to use in planning, implementing and monitoring the environmental programs and services.
• Ability to modify or adapt established environmental methods and procedures to solve problems; ability to evaluate, modify or adapt new methods to meet environmental requirements for specific situations; and/or ability to revise standard methods to improve environmental administration and/or management systems within the agency.
• Ability is required to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to train and supervise others on cultural resource related tasks; to organize and analyze sets of complex data; and to manage several projects/activities and meeting mandated deadlines.
• A bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural, or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography, epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural, environmental, geological or chemical engineering plus three years of professional experience in one of the areas listed; or a master’s degree in a qualifying area.
• Contingent on a favorable background check
• Contingent on passing a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• Considered essential personnel (work during inclement weather)
• Available to work if called in due to an emergency
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license
• Able to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 security clearance (eligibility for national security positions granted only to persons who are U.S. citizens)
• 12-month trial period
• Contingent on receiving continuous federal funding

Nice To Haves

• Some travel out of state for up to one week to attend training will be required.
• Travel within the state is often required.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Working in conditions of both high and low temperatures
• The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions (e.g., working at a storage, disposal, or spill site where there is risk of exposure to pesticides, hazardous chemicals, or other pollutants) and may require the use of protective clothing and/or gear as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manages the EPAS/ECP Program.
• Maintain an inventory of compliance sites and activities with potential to impact the environment.
• Audits conducted under the EPAS will include all operations and activities within the installation boundary, including operational ranges and other training areas, or a representative sample of similar activity types, and will evaluate overall environmental program performance and conformance with AR-200-1.
• Assessments will include tenant activities, outgrants, leases, and other activities under the purview of the OMD and OKARNG.
• Annual preparation of the Installation Internal Action Plan (IIAP).
• Perform site visits in a timely manner to allow time for Environmental Quality Control Committee (EQCC) review and certification by the Director, Joint Staff.
• Preparation of the Installation Corrective Action Plan (ICAP) and in cooperation with the environmental staff, ascertain that all findings are closed IAW ARNG, DA and DoD requirements.
• Place specific emphasis on issues and activities that are in violation of Federal, state or local law, rule or regulation typically referred to as Class I findings.
• Evaluates OKARNG sites individually and compositely to determine environmental exposure and potential for environmental liability issues.
• Analyzes noncompliance trends to focus inspections and training efforts appropriately.
• Prepares and executes a comprehensive IIAP based on noncompliance trends and historical site performance.
• Focuses assessments to address high-risk or high-visibility sites to ensure they receive commensurate oversight.
• Coordinates with OKARNG personnel to ensure corrective actions are implemented to reduce environmental noncompliance and/or liability.
• Provides individual on-site training in order to brief military and civilian personnel regarding their environmental responsibilities.
• Coordinates efforts with NGB to ensure external assessments are conducted efficiently.
• Develops assessments and other ECP documentation as required at selected locations IAW NGB ECP SOP guidance.
• Ensure that all required ECP assessments and related documentation for the OMD are completed in accordance with The Army National Guard Environmental Condition of Property Handbook, referenced regulations, and guidance documents.
• Responsible for monitoring and assisting the Camp Gruber Training Center Environmental Section in completion of ECP assessments at the training site.
• Evaluates proposed OMD/OKARNG property actions and determines tasks required to protect the State of Oklahoma from undue environmental liability during real property acquisitions and disposals.
• Determines the appropriate investigation methodology and instrument type to document the property’s environmental integrity.
• Coordinates efforts to gather, catalog, and document required reference materials.
• Protect the State of Oklahoma from undue environmental liability associated with property acquisitions and disposals.

Benefits

• A percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans
• 11 holidays
• A minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

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