Environmental Manager

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.

About Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):

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:

• Position Responsibilities: Operate and maintain half of the Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) network (8 sites) and the Carbon Monoxide (CO) network (3 sites), conduct weekly remote site visits to assess monitor status and retrieve data and samples (occasionally 9–12 hour days), and evaluate and verify ozone data for monthly EPA submission.
• Ideal Candidate
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong problem‑solving abilities, monitor diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, effective time management, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in all weather conditions.
• Physical Effort and
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Requires carrying instrumentation, electronic equipment, and hand tools on ground level and rooftops; climbing stairs and ladders with equipment in a backpack; and working outdoors year‑round in extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, or snow while connecting and repairing electrically powered equipment.
• Work Environment and
  
  Schedule:
  
  Work occurs in office settings (40%), remote field locations (30%), and an instrument maintenance area (30%), with 7.5‑hour weekdays (Mon–Fri) and one 4‑hour weekend shift every two months. No overtime pay; additional hours are adjusted within the two‑week pay period.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Environmental Technical Advisory & Program Support

• Serves as an environmental expert and provides guidance to regulated communities, government officials, attorneys and staff responsible for a variety of programs and program elements.
• Conducts technical analysis and/or provides technical insights to assess environmental impacts with goals to meet state and national regulations.
• Provides technical and regulatory guidance to the regulated community in their assigned geographic area.
• Performs project management duties to ensure effective and timely management of program area needs, attends meetings, and responds to telephone calls, e-mails, etc., as required. Acts as a technical point-of-contact for assigned programs administering environmental programs which may include, but not limited to, environmental media sampling, data analysis, technical writing, work plan and report preparation, technical reviews, etc.
• Works to support the various programs in assigned agency in multiple capacities.

Permitting & Regulatory Review

• Researches state and federal guidance, laws, and regulations related to permits. Contacts applicants to request…