City of Goodyear Economic Development · 1 day ago
Environmental Program Manager
Goodyear, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $160K/yr
6+ years expThe City of Goodyear is seeking an Environmental Program Manager to oversee environmental compliance programs and manage water services operations. The role involves strategic planning, staff direction, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements in stormwater management and wastewater operations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Manages the Water Services Department Environmental Programs Division
Monitors regulatory compliance of operational sections of the Water Services Department
Ensures the collection of daily data and prepares reports both routine and as needed
Responsible for monitoring and managing all environmental programs required for water and wastewater (Drinking Water, AZPDES, APP, Cross Connection)
Participates in projects assuring adherence to local, county, state, and federal environmental permitting requirements
Ensures that the City of Goodyear meets federally mandated compliance requirements
Identifies potential environmental issues and develops strategies to effectively respond to compliance deficiencies
Develops, coordinates, and implements environmental policies, procedures and programs for the City
Coordinates with departments such as IT, Development Services, and Finance, to ensure the Environmental Programs Staff has the resources required to perform their responsibilities
Manages the coordination of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) efforts, including the submittal of the annual stormwater report; acting as City’s point of contact regarding stormwater compliance; preparing quarterly reports; coordinating the roles of each City department and division in the operation of the SWMP and performing/ coordinating training; attending various state-wide and local meetings to stay abreast of ADEQ permit requirements; preparing general public education materials; and conducting business outreach
Administers budget by preparing annual division budget, reviewing and approving requisitions, and monitoring division expenditures
Prepares, interprets, and explains complex financial and administrative reports; reviews technical reports, budget estimates, and contracts; directs and participates in management studies, and analyzes programs and problems
Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve administration operations by decreasing turnaround times, streamlining work processes, working cooperatively to provide quality customer service, and providing technical, clerical, mechanical, and physical support for divisional operations
Briefs the Deputy Water Services Director on matters of concern
Tracks proposed legislation and recommends the City’s position on proposed legislation, regulations, and rules affecting Environmental Programs
Represents the City by attending various agency and/or committee meetings
Develops, implements, and presents various written and oral technical reports, position papers, summaries, projects, and/or Council Action Reports for Mayor and Council, City Management, other departments, or the public
Qualification
Required
Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Experience: Six years of experience in a related field, including three years in Environmental Compliance
Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License
Reading: Work requires the ability to comprehend and evaluate highly technical and complex manuals, reports, documents, blueprints, and various correspondence at a college level
Math: Work requires the ability to perform general to complex math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and basic algebra
Writing: Work requires the ability to write clear, organized, technical, and analytical memos, letters, reports, operating procedures, and other documents at a college level
Managerial: Complex - Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of a division including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department
Budget Responsibility: Substantial - Has responsibility for final approval of at least one division budget and presents the budget(s) to Senior Management. Is authorized to approve division budgeted expenditures for both staff and resources up to the amount that requires the approval of Senior Management
Policy/Decision Making: Significant - The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Projects and daily work are managed with little oversight; however, special assignments and significant work products may be reviewed upon completion. Typically positions in this category are supervisor to mid-management jobs
Technical Skills: Broad Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, solutions for highly complex issues, and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively
Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: High - Interactions at this level typically result in recommendations regarding policy development, changes in policy, and implementation of policies. Interactions at this level are typically concerned with providing communications at higher levels of organizational operations and may utilize activities such as evaluating customer satisfaction, developing cooperative associations, and allocating resources to improve work operations, work quality, overall achievement of organizational goals and objectives, and customer satisfaction
Benefits
Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
Sick Leave: 12 days per year
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
Longevity pay beginning at year six
Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite wellness center/clinic
Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
Robust employee well-being program
Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
Company
City of Goodyear Economic Development
Goodyear, Arizona, a dynamic suburb west of Phoenix, boasts a population of over 116,000 residents and diverse amenities, including premier office space, entertainment, and exclusive dining in its growing downtown, GSQ.
Founded in 1917Goodyear, Arizona, US
501-1000 employeesFunding
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