Environmental Program Manager

THE POSITION The Environmental Program Manager with the Department of Environmental Protection gives you the chance to step into a leadership role that shapes critical waste management efforts. This position supports broad program planning, key decisions, and collaboration with agencies and local partners. It will empower you to use your experience to lead staff, improve operations, and support important environmental goals. This role is ideal for individuals ready to take on meaningful regional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Direct regional waste management activities and coordinate major program components
• Staff Oversight: Guide Section Chiefs, set clear expectations, and support staff with regular communication
• Enforcement Direction: Prioritize enforcement actions and coordinate activities with legal and investigative partners
• Grant Coordination: Review, monitor, and support municipal planning and resource recovery grants
• Permitting Strategy: Establish permitting priorities and manage the regional permitting workload
• Operational Planning: Determine staffing