Environmental Program Manager 2

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

Environmental Program Manager 2

Address:1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Waste Program Division 

Salary: $85K - $90K

Grade: 24

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Corrective Action Program Unit is responsible for regulating the investigation and cleanup of petroleum releases from leaking underground storage tanks (USTs) in Arizona. This work strongly aligns to ADEQ’s mission/vision to protect and enhance public health and the environment.

The Program Manager is responsible for supervising up to 12 staff and overseeing the preapproval and state lead programs. Staff are responsible for managing leaking UST cases and reviewing regulatory reports.

All ADEQ management positions champion continuous improvement projects within the unit and recommend and implement programs or operational improvements; assist in the development of goals and strategies; develop policies and procedures related to environmental inspections, enforcement, compliance, and/or scientific studies; and are involved in the most complex or high-profile projects or assignments.

The preferred candidate will have experience in environmental investigation, cleanup and staff supervision.

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 State’s 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.

• 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 in compliance with program goals, state and federal rules and regulations, and grant requirements.
• 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 updates upper management by tracking and reporting applicable agency performance measures.
• Functions as a technical and regulatory resource for staff, supervisors, stakeholders, customers, and the general public for UST corrective action activities.
• Acts as a decision maker on unit level decisions, as necessary and appropriate.

• Comprehensive knowledge of leaking UST state/federal rules and statutes, corrective action unit environmental programs, petroleum release investigation and confirmation practices, and petroleum contaminant remediation.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn state and federal environmental compliance and enforcement protocols and their interpretations will also be valuable experience for the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental management, environmental or chemical engineering, geology, biology, hydrology, or other environmental discipline.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry with petroleum corrective action.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience managing staff level employees.

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: Driver’s License Requirements.

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

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

ASRS Lifetime Benefit

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov.
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.