ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

Job Description and Duties

Would you like to join and lead a team of environmental professionals who are passionate about protecting human and ecological health and the environment?

If so, this is an opportunity for you.

As an Environmental Program Manager I (Sup) you will have the opportunity to :

• Manage and supervise subordinate senior and supervisory engineers, scientists, and administrative staff responsible for the evaluation and cleanup of hazardous waste contaminated properties
• Ensure that Site Mitigaion and Resoration Program (SMRP) decisions are technically sound, innovative, consistent with DTSC goals and procedures, and protective of public health and the environment
• Provide staff with the support, expertise, resources, and training to make appropriate project decisions in an effective and efficient matter
• Identify and procure adequate levels of resources necessary to meet staff recruitment efforts, staff development, and performance measures as outlined in the DTSC Operation and Strategic Plans.

Advises and consults with the Division Chiefs, Deputy Director, and Director with respect to policy issues associated with Site Mitigaion and Resoration Program (SMRP) and responds to requests from CalEPA, the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, environmental and related stakeholder groups, and public regarding cleanup issues

Recruit, hire, train, develop, and provide leadership to staff

Desirable Qualifications We Look For :

• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of environmental professionals
• Knowledge and experience of the assessment and remediation of sites contaminated by hazardous materials
• Experience evaluating the technical, economic, and political aspect of projects
• Knowledge of hazardous waste laws
• Experience and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders

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Working Conditions

The position is headquartered in Cypress, CA.

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Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application.

Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and / or restrictions.

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ should be no more than 2 page(s) in length, be clearly written and well-organized, contain no more than (five) grammatical and spelling errors, and Arial font size 12.

Your SOQ should address the following question :

How does your experience and knowledge meet each of the desirable qualifications?

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