Work Location: Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ

Salary: 22.8671 - $32.4840 per hour (DOE) 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: January 22, 2026

This position serves as the Statewide National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Programs Manager for the Arizona Army National Guard (AZARNG) Environmental Management Office (EMO). The position provides program-level leadership and oversight to ensure NEPA compliance and effective integration of environmental requirements across AZARNG activities. Working under general oversight of the Environmental Program Manager and Deputy EPM, the incumbent exercises significant independent judgment in managing the NEPA program, advising leadership, and coordinating with internal and external partners. The position is accountable for the overall effectiveness, consistency, and regulatory standing of the AZARNG NEPA program. This position requires frequent in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel. Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

Responsibilities include:
• NEPA Legal Record Administrator: Is independently responsible for ensuring National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents are in conformance with applicable law, regulation, and policy. Coordinates with NGB, EMO SME's, proponents, and stakeholders to obtain, compile and analyze information used to access environmental impacts and NEPA determinations (scopes, programs, plans, projects, training, etc.). Proponent & Stakeholder Coordination: Acts as the NEPA coordinator for all Stakeholder consultations for undertakings involving AZARNG - NEPA regulations and guidelines require formal and informal consultation with regulators and stakeholder for completion of NEPA process. This position is responsible for this coordination and the AZARNG legal communication record that is compiled for federal or state undertaking.
• Compliance: Responsible for overall NEPA compliance of agency by ensuring all proponents (Federal ,state, local, and private sector) adhere/follow/complete all environmental requirements. Ensures all proponents complete the Record of Environmental Compliance (REC), NEPA process, and ENV Compliance Requirements. Ensures all documentation needed (Legal Record) for undertakings are complete. Emergency AZARNG NEPA Coordinator: Facilitates, responds, & coordinates w/ lead agency during state emergencies involving AZARNG (adhering to Arizona State Emergency Response & Recovery Plan, AZDEMA policies, and applicable regulations). Provides assistance to lead agency & responders for avoiding potential impacts to the environment. Assists lead agency w/ NEPA requirements after emergency has been resolved.
• Assessments: In charge of all administering and drafting of Environmental REC checklists and RECs. Is responsible for reviewing, disseminating, and NGB submission of any needed NEOA environmental documentation (e.g. RECs, EA's, EIS, ESA's, TSA's, ECOPS), Ensures that EMO staff & all AZARNG proponents complete NEPA and associated regulatory requirements. Oversees the development, maintenance, and functionality of the NEPA process. In the absence of an Environmental Assessment PM (EPAS.ECP Mgr.) is responsible for overseeing and drafting (or overseeing a contractor) Environmental Assessment documentation (e.g. EAs,ESAs, TSAs, and ECOPs).
• Environmental Reviews, Considerations & Recommendations: Acts as final reviewer and partial Authority of REC legal determinations of environmental impacts. Responsible for and is in charge of facilitating EMO staff and contractors in reviewing, signing, and providing internal and external NEPA considerations for any undertakings involving AZARNG in accordance with NEPA and AR 200-1 requirements. NGB Reporting: Facilitates the Env Compliance Branch Mgr and Env Assessment PM with required NGB NEPA Reporting. In the absence of an Env Assessment Manager: Serves as a AZARNG Environmental Installation Manager for Army EQUIP data submission. Responsible for Env. Performance Assessment System (EPAS) & oversees EMO staff data submissions into Army EQUIP Portal. Ensures annual & requested data calls are submitted to NGB. Performs data validation with PRIDE; ensures required attributes are completed; runs NGB validation tools on data before submittal.
• Writing & Drafting: AR 200-1, AR 200-2 and related regulations and guidelines- Is responsible for drafting (or overseeing/ reviewing contractor and staff drafts) and coordination of environmental NEPA documentation (e.g. Environmental Conditions of Property, Environmental Phase I ESA (Environmental Site Assessment, and similar environmental documents).
• Funding/Budget: Oversees and manages all aspects of NEPA budget & Funding in accordance with Federal & State Fiscal Laws. Is responsible for submission of NGB NEPA STEP projects for all proponent project and training undertakings. Responsible for procurement of required goods & services and other related program level fiscal responsibilities. Manages the NEPA and ECOP Funding Catalogue for all AZARNG proponents.
• Team Leader & Managing: Serves as a Sr. NEPA programs manager (includes planning, directing subordinates, and interpreting policy). Serves as a NEPA Team Lead (includes training and overseeing work) and may supervise contractor staff. Will facilitate the Environmental Assessment PM (EPAS.ECP Mgr.) with the drafting (or overseeing a contractor) of Environmental Assessment documentation (e.g. EA's, ESA's, TSA's, and ECOPs.)
• Standard Procedures: Evaluate and make recommendations to management for improving the NEPA workflow; provide technical support to proponents for using the Online Record of Environmental Compliance (REC) submission system and tools. Compile detailed metrics weekly, quarterly, and annually for evaluation. Draft, develop, implement, train others, and update AZARNG NEPA standard operating procedures (SOPs). Policy & Guidelines development: Ensures agency adherence to existing NEPA regulations, policies, & guidelines. Participates in updating/developing NEPA policies & guidelines to adhere to changing federal & state requirements Responsible for facilitating agency leadership approvals of new or changed policies/guidelines. Responsible for briefing, training, implementing, and reporting TAG approved NEPA policies/guidelines.
• Training & Briefings & Committee Participation: Is responsible for ensuring all required NEPA training is completed by all AZARNG staff/soldiers. Is responsible for developing, reviewing, coordinating, facilitating, and presenting NEPA related training, briefings to NGB, internal proponents, external stakeholders, and public (e.g. NEPA introductory training, NEPA refresher training, NEPA public hearings, EQCC, RPPB, etc.). Acts as NEPA lead for AZARNG on NGB Environmental Advisory Council (EAC). Acts as EMO Environmental NEPA representative on the Environmental Quality Control Committee (EQCC), Real Property Planning Board (RPPB), and other committees.

Knowledge of:
• Dynamic leadership abilities to provide strategic planning and direction to accomplish the mission
• NEPA law, its fundamental principles, and the relationship of the analysis process to the documents
• Working knowledge of arcGIS mapping systems
• NEPA processes as it pertains to the ARNG, so that the spirit and the letter of the Act are fulfilled legally and efficiently
• NEPA Section 101, Section 102
• NEPA techniques, applications, and standards
• Working knowledge of implementing proponent roles and responsibilities
• Working knowledge of the Categorical Exclusion process and determine if any Extraordinary Circumstances exist that would prevent use of an applicable CX
• Ability to identify sources of potential liability and compliance related problems

Skilled in:
• Demonstrated program management and Leadership skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Able to simplify complex technical data and processes to general audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Attention to detail, readily demonstrate problem resolution and critical thinking to creatively construct alternative solutions
• Able to set goals, objectives and maintain deadlines
• Works independently or on a team and works well under pressure
• Ability to participate in reviews of assigned tasks

Ability to:
• Demonstrated program management and Leadership skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Able to simplify complex technical data and processes to general audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Attention to detail, readily demonstrate problem resolution and critical thinking to creatively construct alternative solutions
• Able to set goals, objectives and maintain deadlines
• Works independently or on a team and works well under pressure
• Ability to participate in reviews of assigned tasks

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related discipline and 1 year of environmental experience. One (1) or more years of program or project management experience within an environmental or NEPA-related field; or five (5) or more years of management or supervisory experience in any professional setting. Master’s degree in environmental science or related discipline, four (4) or more years of professional environmental experience, including environmental planning and NEPA-related activities; and relevant certifications or specialized training such as NEPA certification or advanced NEPA training, HAZWOPER, Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Certified Planner, intermediate-level project management training, or other certifications related to the position.
The preferred candidate should have any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Job Requirements:
• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• 1-yr of program management experience.
• In/out of State travel required.
• Must be a US citizen. Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.

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).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov.
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
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The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer