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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR

Job Location:

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
205 S 17th Ave
Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $88,250.00 - $98,250.00 
Anticipated Salary: $93,250.00

Grade: 26

Closing Date: February 12, 2026

Job Summary:

The Standards Implementation and Training supervisor manages the Commitments Implementation and Environmental Training programs to develop environmental quality assurance programs aiding in compliance with environmental regulations, reporting in databases and environmental management systems, and implementing requirements in FHWA Federal-aid Programs.

This position may offer the 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.

Job Duties:

Manage staff and develop programs to track environmental commitments and mitigation measures through the full life-cycle of projects, coordinating with ADOT Standards Committee, District Operations, and subcommittees on applicable Environmental program standards. Conduct Quality Assurance Reviews including document and file completeness for federal-aid highway program projects prepared under Memorandums of Understandings with FHWA.

Develop and maintain file management and document control systems including procedures, templates and forms for Environmental Planning in cooperation with the various technical areas within the Group. Serve as the Records Retention Liaison for Environmental Planning. Respond to ADOT Risk Management records requests. Manage permit reporting and tracking databases as applicable.

Serve as required on national, state, research, technical, advisory, process improvement committees and groups as ADOT needs require. May Drive State Vehicle and have Overnight lodging and travel during the course and scope of business. Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
*Federal, state, local, and tribal statutes, rules,regulations, policies as these are applied to ADOT, including NEPA.
*Principles of environmental management systems and regulatory requirements of ADOT program and project delivery.
*Quality assurance/quality control and performance measures for environmental programs.
*Environmental training programs.

Skill in:
*Planning and organization, data analysis, report preparation; effective oral and written communication-including public events and potential testimony.
*Negotiation and conflict resolution; developing, interpreting, implementing rules and regulations.
*Analytical interpretation to understand, explain, and apply complex environmental requirements.

Ability to:
*Effectively interact with stakeholders possessing diverse interests, personalities, requirements and needs.
*Perform complex management system development planning.
*Develop, train, motivate employees.
*Effectively plan, organize, identify, and use performance measures.
*Conduct assessments, evaluations.
*Coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.
*Participate in overnight travel and lodging

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, physical sciences, or related environmental or engineering field and minimum four years of experience in environments management system development / implementation, training program delivery, quality assurance/quality control, performance measure evaluation, and/or environmental compliance.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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