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.

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:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for conducting air compliance inspections/activities within a defined geographical area in north central or northeastern Indiana. As such, the incumbent must be able to read and understand a variety of environemental rules and guidance involving the Clean Air Act and Indiana air rules. The incumbent must be able to utilize this information to evaluate compliance at a variety of sources and in a variety of circumstances.

The incumbent must be able to write in a clear and professional manner to communicate the findings of these inspections in a legally defensible way. The incumbent must be able to communicate well with a variety of people both verbally and in writing. The incumbent must be very effienct and organized in their work and must be able to manage a variety of tasks within a defined timeline.

This position is located in South Bend, Indiana but travel is required utlizing a state supplied vehicle frequently. The incumbent must have a valid Indiana Driver's License and a good driving record. Overnight travel is not required. Hours of work are 7.5 hours a day, but extra time is sometimes required to complete field work in a timely fashion.

This position requires a valid IN driver's license.

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:

• 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,…