Head of Project Management

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. 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. 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.

This position provides technical and administrative oversight for remediation sites in the Federal Programs Section, which includes the Superfund, Site Investigation, and Defense Environmental Restoration (DERP) Programs. Project Managers also manage projects being conducted as state‑lead remediation, including managing contracts and contractors. This position may also be responsible for the coordination of environmental site‑assessment activities at complex hazardous waste sites that are a potential risk to human health and the environment. This includes, but is not limited to, environmental media sampling, data analysis, technical writing, work‑plan and report preparation, technical reviews, etc. Project Managers also need to coordinate with the Indiana Finance Authority Brownfields Program when a site is in both programs. Project Managers are expected to work in conjunction with IDEM technical support staff, IDEM legal counsel and external consultants, legal counsel and the public to ensure that cleanups are conducted following IDEM guidelines and State and Federal laws and regulations.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

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.

Project Management: Performs project management duties to ensure effective and timely management of program area needs, attends meetings, and responds to telephone calls, e‑mails, etc., 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.

Contacts applicants to request additional information to process applications, when necessary. Attends and participates in public meetings and hearings regarding permit actions throughout Indiana and/or appears in legal appeals of permit actions.

Inspection: 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.

Sampling: 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.

Technical Analysis & Testing: Conducts technical analysis and/or provides technical insights to assess environmental impacts with goals to meet state and national regulations.

Outreach Coordination: 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 those sites or employee’s home. 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. 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.

However, 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.

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

Health savings account, which includes bi‑weekly state contribution

Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to401(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:

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

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

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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.