Stormwater Environmental Program Manager I

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented individual to fill the Stormwater Environmental Program Manager I position, assisting in managing the UDOT Stormwater Management Program.

Principal Duties
As the Stormwater Environmental Program Manager you will:

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
• Oversee and provide strategic direction for UDOT’s compliance with water quality regulations.
• Work with project managers, consultants, regulatory agencies and local governments to actively ensure stormwater regulatory requirements are communicated and met in a professional and efficient manner.
• Provide effective guidance, direction, and supervision of stormwater staff by prioritizing, assigning, and tracking progress of work, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the tasks and objectives assigned.
• Supervise and mentor staff to foster a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting professional development and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to regulatory agencies.
• Interpret stormwater data and documentation to inform decision-making and program improvements.
• Prepare and manage contracts related to stormwater permit compliance.
• Track progress and manage budget of stormwater improvement projects.
• Oversee stormwater training programs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Here are some of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job, though not all-inclusive: 

• Proficiency with applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures to ensure compliance with agency, federal, and state policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to manage people and effectively communicate expectations
• Experience conducting methodical examination of information and evaluating information against a set of standards
• Facility with analysis and identification of underlying principles, reasons, and facts associated with information or data
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively verbally and in writing; listen to and understand information and ideas
• Ability to facilitate or lead hearings, presentations, meetings, teams, or work groups to encourage participation, build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among participants

Minimum Qualifications
The qualified candidate for this position is someone who:

• Has a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in either a physical or biological science, environmental science, engineering or a related field with 5 or more years of experience working with federal, state, and/or local regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines OR 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with teams on multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines, schedules, and budgets.
• Knowledge of environmental regulatory programs and pollution prevention best management practices (BMPs).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and implement projects efficiently with available resources.
• Proficiency in evaluating reports, documents, rules and regulations.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.

Preferences
Preference may be given to those with one or more of the following:

• Experience with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations and compliance.
• Experience leading and working with teams of professionals.
• Is able to create, edit and maintain web-based forms in ESRI Survey123
• Experience with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, and other data collection tools

Supplemental Information
Here is some information you should be aware of:

• In-state travel is required.
• Working Conditions - Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Physical Requirements - Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader

Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters.  If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you.  Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.”  We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy.  We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want – and we make sure they can do it safely.
 
You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility.  Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring.  If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.
 
Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.  Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance.  Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.
 
The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths.  Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions.  Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying.  UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.
 
For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click here.

Salary : $44 - $72