Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection; DEM

Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection (DEM)# State of Rhode Island External Career Site## Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection (DEM)
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235 Promenade St:
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November 2, 2026 (10 days left to apply):
JR104112#
** Department
* * Department of Environmental Management#
** Division
* * Environmental Services#
** Salary**$ - $#
** Job Profile
** JC-- Deputy Administrator Environmental Protection (DEM) (Non-Union Executive Branch)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
** This position will assist the Administrator for Groundwater and Freshwater Wetlands in the Office of Water Resources with administration of regulatory programs including but not limited to construction stormwater management, water quality certification, underground injection control and freshwater wetlands. Knowledge of state and related federal permitting processes, including Army Corps of Engineers, desired.#
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR104112 Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection (DEM) (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C00138 A#
** Classification
* * Deputy Administrator Environmental Protection (DEM)#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** To assist an Administrator, Environmental Protection (DEM) in the planning and administration of a statewide environmental regulatory program consistent with the jurisdiction of an assigned DEM functional unit/office; to monitor, preserve, protect and improve the air, water or land resources of the state to promote public health, welfare and safety, prevent injury or detriment to human, plant life, animal life, physical property and other resources and foster the comfort and convenience of the state's inhabitants;

and to do related work as required.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Works under the broad direction of an Administrator, Environmental Protection (DEM) with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in carrying out the objectives of the program; work is reviewed and evaluated through periodic reports and conferences.
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of professional, technical, paraprofessional and other staff in the unit/office.  
** ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*
* ** As it relates to all assignments**:  
* To assist an Administrator, Environmental Protection (DEM), in the planning and administration of a statewide environmental regulatory program consistent with the jurisdiction of an assigned DEM functional unit/office.
* To monitor, preserve, protect and improve the air, water or land resources of the state to promote the public health, welfare and safety, prevent injury or detriment to human, plant life, animal life, physical property and other resources and foster the comfort and convenience of the state's inhabitants.
* To regularly evaluate business processes within the DEM functional unit/office and undertake actions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
* To assist in the management of purchases, contracts, and agreements.
* To assist in the preparation and administration of an annual budget for the office including application for, and management of, federal grants and other grants and accounts.
* To confer with federal officials, other state agencies, contractors, stakeholders, and/or neighboring state officials to implement and coordinate programs.
* To draft legislation and prepare testimony for legislative hearings concerning subjects under the jurisdiction of their office.
* To communicate and coordinate with other entities within the department involving planning, assessment, policy and enforcement actions.
* To charge parties or officials with specific violations of federal and state laws and regulations, and suggest proper measures be taken to mitigate environmental problems which cause violations.
* To order the initiation of legal proceedings against violators who have failed to comply with all federal and state laws and regulations adopted by the division.
* To attend meetings and conferences relating to the activities of the DEM functional unit/office and to represent the department at such meetings.
* To assist in directing, coordinating and supervising the dissemination of public information.
* To communicate the activities and performance of the programs, including the development, tracking and reporting of performance metrics.
* To do related work as required.
** For Water Resources:
*** To assist in planning, formulating and…