DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Water Quality Division
Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary:  $80K-$85K

Grade: 24

Closing Date: Open until filled 

ADEQ’s mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment of Arizona. To continue that work, ADEQ is seeking a Unit Manager for the Aquifer Protection Program (APP) Individual Permit to assist us in the continued protection of Arizona’s aquifers. The position will manage a team of engineers, hydrologists and environmental scientists who review APP permits, sample groundwater and manage technical projects throughout Arizona.

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.

Our APP Individual Permit Unit Manager is responsible for the oversight and decision making over a unit dedicated to assisting wastewater treatment plants owners in securing required permits in a timely manner, implementing the new Advanced Water Purification program, and managing and reviewing data from the Groundwater Quality Monitoring and Pesticide programs for the protection of Arizona’s aquifers. As a people manager, you will also evaluate and coach your staff and develop a corporate culture of continuous improvement.

Job Duties:
• Management and supervision of staff and operations, including training/coaching and disciplinary actions as needed. Manage unit budget in order to be aware of financial resources for staff training, strategic hiring, purchasing of necessary equipment/software, and travel (in and out of state). Ensures the unit is following program goals, state and federal rules and regulations, and grant requirements.
• Supports the section in meeting performance measures by developing and participating in process improvement projects and develops revised processes that increase work efficiency, quality and output. Ensure performance and flow boards are being properly used by staff and updates upper management by tracking and reporting applicable agency performance measures.
• Functions as a technical and regulatory resource for staff, supervisors, stakeholders, customers, and the general public. Act as a decision maker on unit level decisions, as necessary and appropriate.

• Experience with continuous improvement including LEAN, Six Sigma or others.
• Familiar with the principles of engineering, project management, and/or environmental science; general understanding of chemical, physical, and biological processes to control water borne pollution and the potential health and environmental effects of toxins and other deleterious substances; knowledge of lean management principles
• Knowledge of management techniques, particularly the coordination of people and resources through result-driven leadership. Including task delegation, performance management, continuous improvement, and development of strategic and operational plans.
• Planning, organizing and managing a section's operation.
• Skills in management/leadership, supervising and people management;
• Skilled in strategic planning and managing successful completion of program goals.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting a variety of technical data.
• Skills within Problem identification and resolution; Gathering of facts and information; Organizing, analyzing, and comprehending.
• Ability to analyze program needs, establish appropriate program priorities, and implement operating policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in hydrology; geology; civil/environmental/chemical engineering; environmental science/management; natural sciences or a closely related field
• Minimum of 3 -5 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting or private industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of management/supervisor 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

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.