Job Information
State of Indiana Senior Environmental Mgr Sup in Edinburgh, Indiana
Senior Environmental Mgr Sup
Date Posted: May 21, 2024
Requisition ID: 443985
Location:
Edinburgh, IN, US, 46124
Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About The Adjutant General's Office :
The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.
Role Overview:
Serves as Branch Chief overseeing all natural resources management actions at the direction of and in support of the State Environmental Division Director and Federal Supervisory Environmental Specialist, responsible for implementing and administering a wide range of environmental natural resources management programs for Atterbury-Muscatatuck. Responsibilities are state-wide and include a 35,000 acre training site, a 1,000 acre training site, a 6,000 acre impact area, over 200 acres of impoundments, over 200 acres of wetlands and 170 stream miles, over 20,000 acres of forest, nearly 7,000 acres of grassland, a 650 acre urban training site and a 650 acre cantonment/administrative area. The position ensures compliance with all environmental laws and regulations and provides long-term management and supervision for Atterbury-Muscatatuck environmental programs and personnel. The purpose of this position is to maintain or restore ecosystem services supportive of the military training mission.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Makes major contributions to the success of environmental programs in the state by developing the methods and procedures for meeting section goals.
Plans the activities of the section to meet expected work production including daily workflow as well as long- and short-term goals.
Interprets rules and policies used by the section.
Ensures all EPA grant and reporting requirements are met,
Reviews work of section staff and directs activities to ensure quality, accuracy and conformance with applicable rules, laws, regulations, agency policies/goals and section objectives.
Represents the agency in meetings with external customers including applicants, local government, consultants, and the general public.
Provides effective communication to the public, other sections, offices and agencies to ensure a broad understanding of the goals and activities of the section.
Prepares section budget justification and recommendations.
Provides written and verbal instructions to subordinates concerning technical and administrative information or changes.
Provides guidance and assistance to staff ensuring they are properly trained.
Provides technical support for policy and rule development.
Refers issues to enforcement section, other programs, or agencies when deemed appropriate.
Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Sets expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Public Health or a related field.
Seven (7) years of professional experience in an environmental science related field. At least two (2) years of the required experience must be in an administrative, leadership, managerial, or supervisory capacity.
Substitutions: Accredited college training may substitute for the required experience, except for the administrative, leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience, with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
Thorough and extensive knowledge of theories, practices and principles of Environmental Management and related areas.
Working knowledge and application of the Occupational Safety and Health
Thorough knowledge of theories, practices, and principals of physical sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) as they relate to program area.
Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations as they apply to program area and the ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations.
Ability to establish long- and short-term project management goals and objectives.
Ability to effectively interact with local, state, and federal groups and government representatives orally and in writing.
Ability to coordinate a work unit, reviewing and evaluating technical reports and data of staff.
Administration (OSHA) safety practices and procedures.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
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, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
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 that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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