What are the responsibilities and job description for the PFAS Program Manager position at GSI Service Group, Inc.?
JOB DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY
The PFAS Program Manager (PGM) directs the PFAS environmental program and the multiple projects that fall under the PFAS program. The PGM carries authority and accountability for timely and accurate completion of program objectives and for submittal of exemplary work products; is responsible for operational planning and assigning of projects, budgeting for time and funds, reviewing and evaluating achievements, and preparing financial summaries to evaluate the financial performance of projects and programs. The PGM interacts with clients, both existing and new, with the ultimate goal of exceeding client expectations and developing new business opportunities. The PGM may represent the Company at professional conferences, presentations, or forums. The PGM coordinates program activities with the administrative support division; assists in formulating and administering policies; maintains liaison with governmental agencies and the private sector; provides technical expertise to support and mentor existing staff; and does other related work.
The PGM will supervise professional staff working on major environmental management, regulation, compliance, and research projects and will have the responsibility and authority to hire, assign, discipline, promote, and discharge staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Directing the PFAS environmental program and supervising professional staff including project managers;
- May be responsible for managing PFAS related projects depending on scope and complexity;
- Authority and accountability for timely and accurate completion of program objectives and for submittal of exemplary products;
- Operational planning, including assigning projects, budgeting time and funding, reviewing and evaluating achievements, and preparing financial summary reports;
- Interacting with clients to ensure the Company is consistently exceeding client expectations;
- Marketing existing and potential clients for new business;
- Representing the Company at professional conferences, presentations, and forums;
- Coordinating program activities with administrative support sections;
- Assisting in formulating and administering policies;
- Maintaining liaison with governmental agencies and the private sector;
- Providing technical expertise to support and mentor existing staff, including managerial advice or counsel to other professionals;
- Serve as a PFAS Subject Matter Expert and advise other Program/Project Managers for the technical execution of projects related to geology/hydrogeology tasks;
- Hiring, assigning, disciplining, promoting, and discharging staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of ten years of professional work experience and a minimum of five years’ experience managing and directing large programs and projects related or similar to services required for PFAS characterization and remediation. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study. Masters or Doctorate preferred and can be substituted for up to two years of general experience.
INTER-PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Must possess integrity, initiative, dependability, excellent judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
