Project Manager - Petroleum Remediation

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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.

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 :

As a project manager within the Petroleum Remediation Section, you will oversee Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) & cleanup sites, guiding petroleum remediation projects from initial incident through final closure. This role involves communicating with internal tech staff, external consultants, liable parties, contractors, attorneys, developers, redevelopment corporations, and owners and operators of regulated storage tanks as necessary. Ensuring responsible parties comply with state and federal cleanup regulations (IC 13-23, IC 13-24, 329 IAC 9, and 40 CFR 280 Subparts E and

F). Ensuring liable parties complete the necessary reporting, investigating, and corrective action.

You will be responsible for ensuring responsible parties meet regulatory requirements, maintaining project timelines, and driving successful outcomes. Strong communication skills, accountability, and organizational excellence are essential for this position.

Key Attributes for Success:

* Highly motivated and results-driven

* Ability to clearly communicate with diverse stakeholders

* Skilled at holding individuals accountable

* Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

This position requires an IN driver's license.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

* 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.

* Project Management:
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.

* Permits:
Researches state and federal guidance, laws, and regulations related to permits. Contacts applicants to request additional information to process applications, when necessary. Responds to comments from applicants, defends permit terms and conditions, and interacts with permit tees to resolve permitting issues. Attends and participates in public meetings and hearings regarding permit actions throughout Indiana and/or appears in legal appeals of permit actions.

* Inspection:
Conducts surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, reads plans, interprets findings, and cites appropriate violations of state and federal regulations. Provides technical and regulatory guidance to the regulated community in their assigned geographic area.

* Enforcement & Compliance:
Uses all compliance, enforcement tools, and resources available to ensure that regulated sources return to compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and standards in a timely manner.

* Support Services:
Works to support the various programs in assigned agency in multiple capacities.

* Sampling:
Assists with the preparation of sampling and analysis work plans. Conducts field work as necessary following agency/section Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned sites.

* Technical Analysis & Testing:
Conducts technical analysis and/or provides technical insights to assess environmental impacts with goals to meet state and national regulations.

* Outreach Coordination:
Communicates effectively with responsible parties, consultants, and/or their representatives, affected stakeholders, and interested parties such as citizens, public officials, and interest groups in a courteous and professional manner regarding permits, laws, questions, and program-related…