Project Manager - IDEM State Cleanup Program

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position acts as the Project Manager managing administrative and technical oversight of site characterization and remediation of hazardous substance and petroleum sites regulated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s State Cleanup Program. The position reports directly to the Section Chief for the program. Project managers are expected to develop project goals, plans and timelines, and work in conjunction with technical support staff, legal counsel and IDEM Management to ensure that site characterization and cleanups are conducted following appropriate IDEM agency guidelines and State and Federal laws. Work is accomplished both in the office and in the field at project sites. Position will require periodic travel and field work in varying weather conditions and potential for long days during field work completion. Extra work hours will be compensated through a flexible work schedule.

Requirements

Two years or more work experience in an environmental or environmental public health field or a combination of accredited college degree and work experience in a related field.
Accredited college degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Policy or Environmental Engineering
Broad knowledge of the environmental sciences and policy as they relate to environmental contaminant investigation, remediation and environmental permitting.
Knowledge of Federal and State environmental laws, regulations, and policy guidance concerning waste management, disposal and permitting and investigation and cleanup of releases of hazardous waste and petroleum.
Excellent communication skills necessary to clearly prepare in depth technical and administrative documents required to direct each project
Ability to establish long and short term project management goals and objectives, and to plan and coordinate varied and changing operations to achieve those goals.
Desire to achieve goals and objectives independently and adhere to deadlines
Ability to culture a team environment to achieve project goals and communicate with a varied audience of stakeholders
Effective communication, both orally and in writing
Excellent knowledge of computer programs including Sharepoint, ArcGIS, database management and Microsoft Office
Valid IN driver's license and ability to work in the field for extended hours during the day.
Broad knowledge of theories, environmental protection principles and practices, specialty area, and program area.
Thorough knowledge of chemistry, biology, hydrology, mathematics, engineering, and other environmental sciences as they relate to program area.
Thorough knowledge of soil, water, air sampling, laboratory analysis and interpretation as it relates to program area.
Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings, and make recommendations.
Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action.
Excellent research and writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear, and thorough reports.
Ability to effectively interact and orally communicate with parties with diverse levels of environmental expertise particularly for purposes of meetings, hearings, and negotiating critically sensitive issues.
Ability to interpret and apply legal terminology and practices, and the ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations.
At least five (5) years of environmental or environmental public health experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Nice To Haves

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Responsibilities

Serves as an environmental expert and provides guidance to regulated communities, government officials, attorneys and staff responsible for a variety of programs and program elements.
Performs project management duties to ensure effective and timely management of program area needs, attends meetings, and responds to telephone calls, e-mails, etc., as required.
Acts as a technical point-of-contact for assigned programs administering environmental programs which may include, but not limited to, environmental media sampling, data analysis, technical writing, work plan and report preparation, technical reviews, etc.
Researches state and federal guidance, laws, and regulations related to permits.
Contacts applicants to request additional information to process applications, when necessary.
Responds to comments from applicants, defends permit terms and conditions, and interacts with permittees to resolve permitting issues.
Attends and participates in public meetings and hearings regarding permit actions throughout Indiana and/or appears in legal appeals of permit actions.
Conducts surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, reads plans, interprets findings, and cites appropriate violations of state and federal regulations.
Provides technical and regulatory guidance to the regulated community in their assigned geographic area.
Uses all compliance, enforcement tools, and resources available to ensure that regulated sources return to compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and standards in a timely manner.
Works to support the various programs in assigned agency in multiple capacities.
Assists with the preparation of sampling and analysis work plans.
Conducts field work as necessary following agency/section Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned sites.
Conducts technical analysis and/or provides technical insights to assess environmental impacts with goals to meet state and national regulations.
Communicates effectively with responsible parties, consultants, and/or their representatives, affected stakeholders, and interested parties such as citizens, public officials, and interest groups in a courteous and professional manner regarding permits, laws, questions, and program-related inquiries.
Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at various sites depending on business needs.
Employee reports to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events.
Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.
Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Robust benefits package
Commitment to work-life balance
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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