GROUNDWATER UNIT MANAGER - ENVMTL PROG MGR 2

Job Summary :

We have an immediate opening for Groundwater Protection Inspections & Compliance Unit Manager (Environmental Program Manager 2) in our Water Quality Division. In this role you will lead a team of environmental professionals whose day-to-day outputs impact compliance at time of inspection, return to compliance through compliance assistance, handling of permittees in the Priority Sites Program, and coordinate outreach and engagement with general public. Your technical knowledge and leadership expertise will be instrumental to develop a compliance program that balances community, economy and environmental protection. We are looking for a strong change agent and a superior leader of people who can break the status quo without alienating the team. To be successful in this endeavor you must be passionate about our mission, passionate about our vision, and passionate about change.

As a member of the leadership team here at ADEQ, you will champion continuous improvement projects within your unit; implement operational improvements; assist in the development of goals and strategies for our unit; develop policies and procedures; ensure that operations meet established timeframes and objectives; provide guidance and interpretation of federal and state laws / regulations related to complex regulatory situations; develop key performance indicators; and manage the most complex or high profile projects or assignments.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. This position requires working outdoors 15-25% of time. This position will be based out of our Phoenix Office.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties :

• Management and supervision of staff and operations, including training / coaching and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Manage unit budget in order to be aware of financial resources for staff training, strategic hiring, purchasing of necessary equipment / software, and travel (in and out of state).
• Ensures the unit is compliant with program goals, state and federal rules and regulations, and grant requirements.
• Supports the section in meeting performance measures by developing and participating in process improvement projects and develops revised processes that increase work efficiency, quality and output.
• Ensure performance and flow boards are being properly used by staff and updates upper management by tracking and reporting applicable agency performance measures.
• Functions as a technical and regulatory resource for staff, supervisors, stakeholders, customers, and the general public.
• Act as a decision maker on unit level decisions, as necessary and appropriate.
• Maintains communication within the agency and outside the agency by attending staff meetings, stakeholder meetings and outreach functions.
• Responds to internal and external information requests for compliance and enforcement, and general regulatory requirements.

Prepares annual reports. Assists with the preparation of reports, budget projects and expenditures.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA's) :

Skills

Abilities

Selective Preference(s) :

Minimum of 2 years of supervisory / leadership experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, the following requirements apply :

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are :

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

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