Environmental Manager

About the Role

This position serves as a technical lead in the areas of environmental hazards associated with the Lead and Healthy Homes division. Primary responsibilities include performing lead risk assessments, surveillance related to licensing, inspection, and remediation. The individual will act as a liaison to local health departments, industry professionals, training facilitators, and the public within their region.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an environmental expert and provides guidance to regulated communities, government officials, attorneys, and staff responsible for various programs.
• Project Management: Performs project management duties to ensure effective and timely management of program area needs, attends meetings, and responds to telephone calls and emails.
• Acts as a technical point-of-contact for assigned programs, including environmental media sampling, data analysis, technical writing, work plan and report preparation, and technical reviews.
• Permits: Researches state and federal guidance, laws, and regulations related to permits. Contacts applicants for additional information, responds to comments, defends permit terms, and resolves permitting issues. Attends public meetings and hearings regarding permit actions.
• Inspection: Conducts surveys, inspections, and investigations of facilities and sites; reviews projects, interprets findings, and cites violations of state and federal regulations. Provides technical and regulatory guidance to the regulated community.
• Enforcement & Compliance: Uses compliance and enforcement tools to ensure regulated sources return to compliance with state and federal laws in a timely manner.
• Support Services: Supports various programs in assigned agency capacities, including sampling, technical analysis, and outreach coordination.
• Sampling: Assists with preparation of sampling and analysis work plans and conducts fieldwork following agency Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Technical Analysis & Testing: Conducts technical analysis to assess environmental impacts and ensure compliance with state and national regulations.
• Outreach Coordination: Communicates with responsible parties, consultants, stakeholders, and the public regarding permits, laws, and program-related inquiries.
• Travel is required on most workdays to inspect, audit, or investigate sites. Occasional office visits for meetings or events.
• Work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of environmental protection principles, theories, and practices in a specialty or program area.
• Thorough knowledge of chemistry, biology, hydrology, mathematics, engineering, and other environmental sciences as they relate to the program area.
• Thorough knowledge of soil, water, and air sampling, laboratory analysis, and interpretation.
• Ability to conduct surveys, inspections, and investigations; review projects; interpret findings; and make recommendations.
• Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action.
• Excellent research and writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, and thorough reports.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with parties of diverse environmental expertise, particularly in meetings, hearings, and negotiations.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal terminology and practices in various conditions.
• At least five (5) years of environmental or environmental public health experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role. A degree is not required.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role may include supervisory duties based on agency needs.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00.

Benefits

• 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, including bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• Robust leave policies, including:
  • 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 covering behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.