Senior Environmental Manager

Senior Environmental Manager

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM): Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview: The incumbent provides advanced environmental risk evaluation expertise to remediation project managers and assists with section quality management, training, policy development, and other special projects. Specific duties include:

• Provide environmental risk evaluation expertise, including technical advice, policy advice, and training.
• Evaluate risks associated with chemical releases and communicate those evaluations to remediation project managers.
• Support and contribute to policy development related to risk-based closure.
• Provide advice related to risk-based closure to members of the regulated community and their representatives.
• Train and mentor other section staff.
• Develop written section procedures and policies.

The job requirements include but are not limited to the following skills or training:

• Knowledge and trainings typically acquired through a Baccalaureate degree or higher graduate education in natural, physical, biological or environmental science, or engineering.
• Specialized knowledge and correct application of science and Agency policy, particularly with respect to evaluation of risks associated with chemical releases.
• Very strong working knowledge of and familiarity with remediation programs and remediation guidance, particularly the Risk-Based Closure Guide (R2).
• Familiarity with environmental investigation techniques and remediation technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to author technical memoranda and other written communications clearly and concisely, with minimal typographical and grammatical errors.
• Ability to develop and present training.
• Daily physical efforts are minimal, but occasional field activities may require walking over rough and uneven terrain.

Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Interprets laws, regulations and guidelines for assigned environmental program areas.
• Develops and modifies existing state programs to adapt to changes in federal or state legislation-mandated policy changes.
• Coordinates review of environmental projects and/or program area to meet program needs and objectives.
• Maintains a tracking system to ensure that projects are currently working through the appropriate program processes in acceptable timeframes.
• Prepares and provides a variety of written communications including responses to letters of inquiry from concerned citizens, elected representatives, government officials, and regulated entities.
• Chairs or facilitates a variety of work-related committees as needed.
• Utilizes programs and electronic database systems to meet program area needs.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on applicable systems in program area.
• Researches, analyzes, and reports on priority projects and their progress.
• May perform audits on environmental programs or facilities and make recommendations for corrective action or improvements.
• Provides technical assistance and/or evaluates compliance to environmental regulations and programs.
• Coordinates review of requests for variance and exemptions from environmental program regulations.
• Reviews program plans for completeness, economic and technical feasibility, and environmental impact.
• Designs and directs projects regarding specific and complex environmental issues, providing technical expertise for analysis, interpretation, and logistics of projects.
• Prepares progress reports for management and senior leadership and provides consultation to management and staff.
• Reviews and evaluates technical work reports and supporting data for acceptability and conformance with federal requirements, laws and regulations, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Assigns and reviews work of lower-level staff members.

What You'll Need for Success: Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of theories, practices and principles of Environmental Management and related areas.
• Thorough knowledge of theories, practices, and principals of physical sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) as they relate to program area.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations as they apply to program area and the ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations.
• Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings, and make recommendations.
• Ability to establish long- and short-term project management goals and objectives.
• Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action.
• Ability to effectively interact with local, state, and federal groups and government representatives orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports.
• Ability to develop and define procedures and accomplish objectives within the appropriate and established deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and implement public policy as it relates to program specific environmental rules or laws.

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, or a related field with at least 6 years of work experience in an environmental or environmental public health field is required. Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• 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
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.