Environmental Program Manager 2 Ust Leak Prevention Unit

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

We are looking for results-oriented driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.

At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our 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. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality today and for future generations.

We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission.

UNIT MANAGER - UST LEAK PREVENTION

Job Location :

WASTE PROGRAMS DIVISION

1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details : Salary : $80K-$85K

Grade : 24

Closing Date : OPEN until filled

Job Summary :

We have an immediate opening for a Unit Manager (EPM2) in our Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Leak Prevention Unit Waste Programs Division. Under general supervision of the Section Manager this position is responsible for managing the operating functions of the unit. The Unit Manager is responsible for supervising staff including assigning work setting priorities monitoring and evaluating performance developing and providing training to staff. The EPM2 is also responsible for ensuring that all unit work products are technically sound accurate and meet program goals State and Federal statutes rules regulations and professional ethics. The EPM2 manages staff that review and evaluate technical reports community involvement relations and outputs and legal documents such as those generated through informal enforcement. The EPM2 attends meetings with other supervisory / managerial staff to give and receive information and to participate in discussion problem resolution and decision-making.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties :

Management and supervision of staff and operations including training / coaching and disciplinary actions as needed.

Manage unit budget in order to be aware of financial resources for staff training strategic hiring purchasing of necessary equipment / software and travel (in and out of state).

Ensures the unit is following program goals state and federal rules and regulations and grant requirements.

Supports the section in meeting performance measures by developing and participating in process improvement projects and develops revised processes that increase work efficiency quality and output.

Ensure performance and flow boards are being properly used by staff and provides updates to upper management by tracking and reporting applicable agency performance measures.

Functions as a technical and regulatory resource for staff other supervisors stakeholders regulated parties and the general public. Act as a decision maker on unit level decisions as necessary and appropriate.

Maintains communication within the agency and outside the agency by attending staff meetings stakeholder meetings and outreach functions.

Responds to internal and external information requests for compliance and enforcement and general regulatory requirements.

Prepares annual reports. Assists with the preparation of reports budget projects and expenditures.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Management techniques particularly the coordination of personnel and resources through results-driven leadership including task delegation performance specifications employee motivation team-based problem solving and principles of performance and visual management.

Analytical data collection analysis and interpretation and of statistical procedures and testing methods.

Contract grants administration and procurement procedures.

Project management and community involvement principles.

Data management principles and techniques to assure data integrity.

Public relations and meeting facilitation.

Strategies to maintain confidentiality of information and documentation.

State government and Department organizational structure; Arizona Management System / LEAN Methods; Adobe software; Microsoft Office software; G-Suite / Workplace software.

SKILLS :

Skills in management / leadership supervising and people management; developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.

Team building mentoring and resourcefulness.

Training employees; coaching direct reports both for professional development and remedying deficiencies.

Strong Communication skills written and verbal including public speaking writing technical reports creating presentations and meeting facilitation.

Analyze and interpret a wide variety of highly technical data; reading comprehension and research.

Complex problem solving problem resolution and decision making.

Negotiation; critical thinking; analytical / problem solving; organizational planning time management and project management organizing and managing a sections operation.

Interpersonal relationships including federal and state officials agency providers and other external organizations. Gathering of facts and information analyzing and comprehending such information.

Customer service and the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external customers. Establishing meaningful metrics related to core business processes.

Making effective judgments on the basis of partial or incomplete evidence.

ABILITIES :

Analyze program needs establish appropriate program priorities and implement operating policies and procedures.

Analyze statutes regulations and policies in terms of complex scientific and written / planning analysis determinations as they relate to State implementation plans.

Apply laws rules standards policies and procedures to analytical work.

Communicate clearly and establish effective working relationships with internal and external government officials the regulated community and members of the public obtain information and resolve problems.

Effectively direct a diverse group of technical experts to reach goals and performance measures.

Create and refine metrics that represent activities conducted by unit.

Learn department policies and procedures state and federal environmental compliance and enforcement protocols and their interpretations including regulations regarding the development of state implementation plans and required components of the plan; functions of the various department environmental programs; public record laws.

Learn and apply LEAN concepts principles and tools used to create and deliver the most value from the users perspective while consuming the fewest resources and engaging people in continuous problem solving; supervise daily operations.

Handle detailed work accurately and in a timely manner and adapt to changing assignments and priorities.

Respond to inquiries with tact diplomacy and appropriate timely information.

Work as a team player within several divisions.

Organize prioritize and perform multiple tasks on a daily basis.

Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with agency staff and the public.

Complete assigned tasks accurately.

Meet deadlines report work status issues and inquiries timely.

Organized analytical and professional.

Problem solve analyze and establish priorities.

Display sound judgment and perform work of considerable difficulty.

Organize and direct activities of diverse areas of regulation.

Work as part of a management team to effectively accomplish the section and Agencys Mission.

Selective Preference(s) :

Bachelors of Science Degree in the field of environmental science environmental management environmental or chemical engineering biology hydrology or other environmental discipline.

3-5 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency consulting or private industry.

2 years of supervisory / leadership experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply : Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona there are :

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

We promote the importance of work / life balance by offering workplace flexibility

We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work / life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Retirement :

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Contact Us :

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 80 - 85