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    DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

    We are looking for results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.

    At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent, science-based environmental regulation; and clear, equitable engagement and communication; with integrity, respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality, today and for future generations.

    We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission

    Unit Manager

    Job Location

    STANDARDS AND ASSESMENT UNIT

    WATER QUALITY DIVISION

    Address: 1110 W. Washington St.

    Phoenix, Arizona 85007

    Posting Details

    Salary: $85K-$95K

    Grade: 24

    Closing Date: Open until filled (First Review of Resumes: 03/16/2024)

    Job Summary

    As our Standards and Assessment Unit Manager, you will work with fellow Unit Managers and the Section manager to ensure unit operations are efficient and effective. Unit operations include: 1) Developing, reviewing and revising surface water quality standards; 2) Assessing the health of surface water based on the established standards; 3) Conducting rulemaking to update and establish standards in the Arizona Administrative Code.

    This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

    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

    This position is responsible for supervising staff including assigning work, setting priorities, monitoring and evaluating performance, developing and providing training to staff. The position is also responsible for ensuring that all unit work products are technically sound to meet program goals and State and Federal statutes and/or rules and regulations. Tasks include reviewing and evaluating technical reports, community and stakeholder engagement, and document review and approval. This position will also attends meeting with other ADEQ supervisory/managerial staff to give and receive information and to participate in discussion, problem resolution and decision-making.

    All ADEQ Managers champion continuous improvement projects, recommending and implementing program or operational improvements; assist in the development of agency goals and strategies; develop policies and procedures related to environmental programs; ensure the team operations meet established timelines and objectives; provide guidance and interpretation of federal and state laws/regulations related to complex regulatory situations; manage the most complex or high profile projects or assignments.

    Selective Preference(s):

    • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental management, environmental or chemical engineering, biology, chemistry, or other environmental discipline
    • 3-5 years environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry
    • 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience
    • Knowledge of management techniques, particularly the coordination of personnel and resources through results-driven leadership, including task delegation, performance specifications, employee motivation, team based problem solving and principles of performance and visual management; analytical data collection, analysis and interpretation, statistical procedures and testing methods; contract and procurement procedures; project management and community involvement principles; data management principles and techniques to assure data integrity; public relations and meeting facilitation

    Pre-Employment Requirements:

    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).

    Benefits

    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

    Retirement

    ASRS Lifetime Benefits

    Contact Us

    Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting

    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.


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