Environmental Manager
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin 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.
As an 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 Indiana Department of Environmental Management:
Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.
Role Overview:
The Environmental Manager 2 reviews applications from a wide range of industries and issues different level air permit approvals. The Employee is responsible for drafting these approvals, which includes drafting conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations. Must be detail-oriented, able to understand state and federal rules, and take pride in delivering high-quality work.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Purpose of position/Summary
The purpose of this position is to perform those activities as necessary to help the Permit Review Section achieve its goals as they relate to the overall strategic goals and objectives of the Permits Branch. As such, this employee reviews applications for Air permit approvals which include MSOP, FESOP and Part 70 permits; and modifications, revisions and amendments to these permits. The employee is responsible for drafting these approvals, which includes drafting conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations.
The employee also researches state and federal guidance related to permitting and state and federal air pollution laws and regulations. The employee works with minimal direct supervision and follows general instructions concerning purpose and desired results, through consultation with the supervisor as needed.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
The essential functions of this roles are as follows:
- Writes all levels of permit approvals expeditiously and with minimal error or guidance. The permit documents must include conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws.
- Research state and federal guidance related to air pollution permitting and state and federal air pollution laws and regulations.
- Coordinates with the Compliance and Enforcement Branch regarding monitoring, testing and enforcement.
- Coordinates with the other Office of Air Quality programs on projects and activities related to monitoring and modeling.
- Works closely with staff and management to foster a positive work environment, supportive of the agency mission and goals while promoting employee development.
- Responds to inquiries from citizens, regulated communities, environmental groups, attorneys, engineers and government officials.
- Attends public hearings and/or public meetings related to the permits drafted by the employee, as deemed necessary by the employee's supervisor.
The job description 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.
What We Are Looking For:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Public Health or a related field.
- at least two (2) years of experience in an environmental or environmental public health field.
Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience:
- Broad knowledge of the environmental sciences as they relate to air pollution and its control.
- Thorough knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, and policy guidance concerning air pollution permitting, control devices, and the Federal Clean Air Act.
- Excellent research, writing, mathematics, and technical skills for preparing accurate, clear, and thorough air permit documents and associated calculations.
- Ability to establish long and short-term project management goals and objectives, and to plan and coordinate varied and changing operations to achieve those goals.
- Ability to issue quality permits with the established deadlines.
- Ability to establish relationships with IDEM staff, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency staff, company representatives, consultants, and the public.
- Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
Difficulty of Work:
You will use a broad span of existing technical data, complex laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures to solve problems in an appropriate and effective manner. You will be required to conceptualize and initiate studies, formulate ideas, develop alternatives, make decisions, and make recommendations covering different situations depending upon guidelines which may be general and vague. You must adapt to new and continually changing directives which are received from federal and state agencies.
Responsibility:
You will have the primary responsibility to know and apply a variety of state rules, federal regulations, guidance, and standard operating procedures. You are responsible to properly assess a variety of situations and effectively address deficiencies and threats to both public health and the environment. You must be able to converse with a variety of individuals in a firm and professional manner with the aim of achieving the goals of the agency. You must be able to effectively communicate all findings and decisions in a concise, technically correct, and professional manner.
Personal Work Relationships:
Physical Effort:
Working Conditions:
Competencies
- Acquiring Information
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Driving for Results
- Critical Thinking
- Accepting Direction
- Acting with Integrity
- Adapting to Change
- Communicating Effectively
- Learning Quickly
- Meeting Basic Work Expectations
- Prioritizing and Organizing Work
- Using Computers and Technology
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
- 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- 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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
