E&E ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Position Number: 22115279 
County: Pulaski 
Posting End Date: February 10, 2025 
Anticipated Starting Salary: $69,776 
Office of Land Resources 

The mission of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment is to provide effective and efficient energy and environmental solutions informed by science. The Department promotes responsible management of resources and protects the environment for the benefit of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Class Code: B142C

Grade: GS12

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $69,776.00 - $111,293.00

Summary

The Energy & Environment Environmental Operations Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the operation of environmental programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

Provides direction to managers and staff by interviewing and making recommendations for hire, providing assistance to staff in resolving work problems, approving personnel actions, evaluating the performance of incumbents, and ensuring objective performance appraisals. Plans, coordinates, and directs various environmental operations, establishes operational priorities, coordinates operations with other functions within the agency, and ensures that program objectives and standards are established consistent with overall goals. Directs and coordinates the implementation of programs by developing short and long-range plans to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Develops, evaluates, and interprets new and revised rules, policies, and procedures to assess the impact of the proposals on the administrative or program systems and ensures that each proposal responds to program needs and is consistent with state and federal laws. Consults with and advises support staff to exchange information and explain administrative and program objectives, policies, procedures, and standards to identify the impact of work problems and formulate possible solutions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of substances harmful to man and/or the environment. Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management. Knowledge of state and federal laws governing hazardous and toxic materials. Knowledge of department policies and programs. Knowledge of state budget procedures. Ability to establish comprehensive organizational systems and to direct operations through subordinates. Ability to analyze scientific reports to identify permit violations. Ability to negotiate issues or mediate differences between individuals or groups. Ability to estimate cost, time, manpower, and materials required to support current or planned operations. Ability to prepare detailed written reports of technical information and to make oral presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, biology, chemistry, geology, or a related field; plus five years of experience in environmental protection, operations, or a related field; including two years in a managerial, supervisory, or leadership capacity involving regulatory or enforcement activities. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL ORPART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSUREREQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing and writing technical reports
• Experience in drafting and interpreting engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and designs
• Experience in project management and collaborative, interdisciplinary teamwork
• Working knowledge of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), specifically subtitles C (hazardous waste) and D (solid waste); the Remedial Action Trust Fund Act (RATFA); the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund; and the Post-Closure Trust Fund (PCTF)
• Experience in hydrogeologic field investigations and groundwater sampling
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-hour training and current 8-hour training
• Preference will be given to candidates with a professional geologist or professional engineer license