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Environmental Manager - Water Quality

Deadline:
Employer:
Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Job Field:
Water and Soil Resources
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Indiana
Location Detail:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Job Description:

This Environmental Manager 2 position exists within the Targeted Monitoring Section, Watershed Assessment and Planning Branch, Office of Water Quality. This role serves as a specialist in environmental science, especially aquatic ecology, and is skillful in work groups focused on production of quality deliverables. Performs field, laboratory, and office duties described in IDEM's Water Quality Monitoring Strategy, especially with the collection of water chemistry, algae and fish, from rivers, streams and lakes, for assessing the aquatic life use in Indiana's waters. The role is responsible for Fixed Station sampling routes working independently and without direct supervision to collect samples, take field parameter measurements, obtain GPS data and complete other relevant field duties with attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness, and following proper procedures as outlined in the Watershed Assessment and Planning Branch standard operating procedures and IDEM policy. The role is also responsible for assisting with fish and algae biological sampling and all programmatic related activities, including sample processing, taxonomy, slide mounting, data management and planning. This job requires field work and travel within Indiana 50% of the time.

 

Other job requirements include a thorough knowledge of chemical, physical, and biological sampling methodology, including sampling medias such as water, fish and algal communities, laboratory analysis and interpretation as it relates to program area. The ability to conceptualize, coordinate, implement and conduct surveys, investigations of waterbodies, review projects, and interpret findings. Proficient in communicating the data and information to a wide variety of customers using verbal, electronic, and writing techniques. The work may involve physical exertion from moving and carrying light to heavy equipment and sampling gear to and from the office into the field to collect the environmental samples under a wide range of weather conditions. The ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations and take appropriate action to solve problems. The job entails regular use of analytical tools such as ArcGIS, R-programming language, Microsoft tools and Power Platform tenants. Incumbent is responsible for proper operation and maintenance of State-owned property, such as State vehicles, watercraft, laboratory, field sampling, and personal protection equipment.

Qualifications:

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, or a related field.

At least two (2) years of experience in an environmental or environmental public health field.

Broad knowledge of theories, environmental protection principles and practices, specialty area, and program area.

Thorough knowledge of chemistry, biology, hydrology, mathematics, engineering, and other environmental sciences as they relate to program area.

Thorough knowledge of soil, water, air sampling, laboratory analysis and interpretation as it relates to program area.

Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings, and make recommendations.

Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action.

Excellent research and writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear, and thorough reports.

Ability to effectively interact and orally communicate with parties with diverse levels of environmental expertise particularly for purposes of meetings, hearings, and negotiating critically sensitive issues.

Ability to interpret and apply legal terminology and practices, and the ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations.

Salary:
$53,222

Benefits:

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

 

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

 

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

150 hours of paid new parent leave

Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

Education Reimbursement Program

Group life insurance

Referral Bonus program

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Free Parking for most positions

Free LinkedIn Learning access

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

 

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

 

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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