Environmental Program Manager II - Sediment and Stormwater

About the role

The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Management Program operates within the Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Conservation Programs Section. The program employs a comprehensive approach to sediment control (both during and after construction) and stormwater management that includes monitoring of stormwater quantity and water quality control.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and oversees program implementation.
• Provides technical direction and oversight for subordinates.
• Recommends and drafts laws, rules and regulations applicable to assigned program areas.
• Drafts grant applications and budget proposals; may participate in other specialized fiscal activities.
• Manages staff personnel matters such as training, performance evaluation, hiring interviews, and making hiring recommendations.
• Plans, coordinates and conducts meetings and workshops with other agencies and the private sector.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• Six months experience in environmental/natural resources program administration which includes overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental/natural resource programs and services; establishes program objectives; plan short and long range program goals; develop and implement program policies and procedures and ensures compliance and funding requirements. Provides advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
• Three years experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
• Three years experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Qualifications

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.

Pay

Yearly: $63,733.00/Min

Schedule

Shift Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm