DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Waste Programs Division / Unit Manager Underground Storage Tanks

Salary:  $80K-$95K

Grade: 24

Closing Date: Open until filled

Our Unit Manager for the Information and Support Unit (ISU) is responsible for managing the operating functions of the Unit within the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Section. The Unit manages a variety of activities including data management and reporting, review of financial responsibility documentation, UST owner/operator determinations, UST tax refunds and exemption certificates, outreach to the regulated community, and electronic file management. You will be responsible for supervising up to eight staff members, including assigning work, setting priorities, monitoring and evaluating performance, and also developing and providing training for your team. The position is critical to maintaining Unit metrics, employee development, process improvements and Unit roles that branch across the UST Section. You will attend meetings with other supervisory/managerial staff to give and receive information and to participate in the discussion, problem resolution, and decision-making.

All ADEQ management positions champion continuous improvement projects within the Unit and recommend and implement programs or operational improvements; assist in the development of goals and strategies; develop policies and procedures related to environmental inspections, enforcement, compliance, and/or scientific studies; and manage the most complex or high-profile projects or assignments.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
e ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Strong people management skills are important for this position.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UST state/federal rules and statutes, the corrective action financial assistance programs offered by ADEQ, UST insurance policies, and UST financial responsibility are a plus.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn state and federal environmental compliance and enforcement protocols and their interpretations will also be valuable experience for the position.

• A Bachelors’ degree in environmental science, environmental management, business management, environmental or chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, hydrology, geology, or a related field
• 3-5 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry
• 2 years of supervisory experience
  

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
· 10 paid holidays per year
· Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
· Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
· A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
· A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
· An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
· We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
· We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.