Address:  Air Quality Division
1100  W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $85K-$90K 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: Open until filled

The Manager of the Planning and Analysis Unit in the Air Quality Improvement Planning (AQIP) section leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, planners and legal specialists in preparing plans required by the Clean Air Act and submitting them to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for inclusion into the State Implementation Plan (SIP). Creating these plans includes the development of air emission inventories and emissions modeling, the analysis of air pollution control measures, and the development of air quality regulations. In addition to fulfilling other requirements of the Clean Air Act, these plans provide for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in Arizona as well as requirements to reduce air pollution within parts of Arizona that do not meet the NAAQS.

Under general supervision of the Section Manager, this position is responsible for managing the operating functions of the unit. This position is also responsible for supervising staff including assigning work, setting priorities, monitoring and evaluating performance, and developing and providing training to staff. Additionally, this position is 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. The unit manager reviews and evaluates technical reports, community involvement relations and outputs, and legal documents and attends meetings with other supervisory/managerial staff to give and receive information and to participate in discussion, problem resolution and decision-making.

The Unit Manager champions continuous improvement projects; recommends and implements program and operational improvements; assists in the development of goals and strategies; develops policies and procedures related to the work of the unit; ensures the unit operations meet established timelines and objectives; and provides guidance and interpretation of Federal and State laws and regulations related to complex regulatory situations.

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. 

• Knowledge of environmental science and engineering principles, air quality emission inventories and modeling, air pollution control strategies, and industrial processes; functional knowledge of toxicology, meteorology, general and organic chemistry, and advanced mathematics.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, the causes, control and mitigation of environmental pollution, enforcement procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal and State air pollution control regulations regarding the development of SIPs and all required components of the plan (e.g. emission inventory, control strategies, modeling, rule development, etc.).
• Knowledge of management techniques, particularly the coordination of people and resources through result-driven leadership. Including task delegation, performance management, and development of strategic and operational plans.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and apply LEAN concepts and engage people in continuous improvement.
• Skilled in management/leadership, supervising and people management; developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships including federal and state officials, regulated community, members of the public, and other interested parties.
• Skilled at planning, organizing, and managing the Unit's operations.
• Skilled in strategic planning and managing successful completion of program goals.
• Skilled in budget management including cost estimation, time scheduling methodologies, and contract management.
• Skilled and effective communicator, both verbal and written, to both internal and external customers, including writing technical reports, giving presentations, and facilitating meetings.
• Skilled at analyzing and interpreting a wide variety of highly technical data; reading comprehension and research; complex problem solving, problem resolution and decision making.
• Skilled at training employees; coaching direct reports both for professional development and remedying deficiencies; and establishing meaningful metrics related to core business processes.
• Ability to assess program needs, set strategic priorities, and effectively implement operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply State and Federal statutes, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures to analytical work, ensuring well-supported and sound conclusions.
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple ongoing projects and priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to effectively accomplish the section and Agency's Mission.

• Bachelor's degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Chemistry or Science, Meteorology, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Planning, Law, Environmental Policy, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 3 years of environmental experience in a regulatory agency, consulting firm, or private industry.
• 2 years of supervisory / leadership 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

ASRS Lifetime Pension Benefit

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.