Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Waste Programs Division

Salary:  $80-$85K

Grade: 24

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Our Program Manager for the Hazardous Waste Permits/Support Unit is responsible for managing the operating functions of the unit. 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, accurate and meet program goals, State and Federal statutes, rules, regulations and professional ethics. You will supervise staff that review and evaluate technical reports, community involvement relations and outputs, and legal documents. You will be responsible for maintaining budgets and meeting federal grant obligations. You will attend meetings with other supervisory/managerial staff to give and receive information and to participate in discussion, problem resolution and decision-making. As the unit manager your responsibilities include management of hazardous waste permitting, solid waste infrastructure for recycling (SWIFR) grant program, pollution prevention (P2) program, and the Arizona Recycling program.

All ADEQ management positions champion continuous improvement projects within the unit and recommends and implements program or operational improvements; assists in the development of goals and strategies; develops policies and procedures related to environmental permitting, enforcement, compliance and/or scientific studies; ensures the unit operations meet established time lines and objectives; provides guidance and interpretation of federal and state laws/regulations related to complex regulatory situations or inspections; and manages 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).

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.

• Management and supervision of staff and operations, including training/coaching
• Ensures the unit is in compliance with program goals, state and federal rules and regulations, and grant requirements
• Functions as a technical and regulatory resource for staff, supervisors, stakeholders, customers, and the general public
• Responds to internal and external information requests for information related to recycling, hazardous waste permitting, and pollution prevention.

• Knowledge of or the ability to learn department policies and procedures, state and federal environmental compliance and enforcement protocols and their interpretations, including regulations regarding the development of State implementation plans and required components of the plan; functions of the various department environmental programs
• Knowledge of management techniques, particularly the coordination of personnel and resources through results-driven leadership
• Knowledge of continuous improvement exercises including LEAN, Six Sigma, or others is preferred but not required
• Skills in management/leadership, supervising and people management; developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; communication skills, written and verbal, including public speaking, writing technical reports
• Ability to analyze program needs, establish appropriate program priorities, and implement operating policies and procedures; analyze statutes, regulations and policies in terms of complex scientific and written/planning analysis determinations as they relate to State implementation plans

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental related field such as environmental science, environmental management, environmental or chemical engineering, biology, hydrology, or other environmental discipline
• 3-5 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting, or private industry
• 2 years of supervisory experience minimum
• 40-hour OSHA certification is preferred but not required

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.