001LS2 - Environmental Manager 2

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About the Job:

As the Environmental Manager, you will serve as an environmental expert and provide guidance to regulated communities, government officials, attorneys and staff responsible for a variety of programs and program elements.

This position is an entry level Environmental Manager/ELTF Claims Reviewer position in the UST (Underground Storage Tank) Operations Section of the Office of Land Quality. As the Environmental Manager, you will perform reviews of documents submitted to the agency for reimbursement and preapproval of reimbursable costs from the ELTF (Excess Liability Trust Fund).

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this roles are as follows:
•    Approves or denies costs submitted for reimbursement by complying with requirements set forth 
in the Rule and/or IDEM guidelines
•    Reviews cost preapproval requests submitted to IDEM for LUST corrective action work
•    Accurately communicates reviews through written communication for review by Senior 
Environmental Mangers and management team
•    Peer reviews claims from other claim reviewers as a quality control measure
•    Functions as a team member to meet the claim review goals of the section
•    Performs related duties as assigned. 

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
 

What We're Looking For:

•    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;
•    Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and acts;
•    Thorough and specialized knowledge in remedial and corrective action technologies needed in environmental clean-up situations;
•    Specialized knowledge of, and ability to coordinate, a complex technical database;
•    Excellent research and writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear and thorough reports;
•    Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing;
 

What You'll Need For Success:

• Ability to interpret and apply legal terminology and practices and ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations;
• Ability to develop and define procedures and accomplish objectives within the appropriate and established deadlines;
• Ability to effectively interact with parties with diverse levels of environmental expertise particularly for purposes of meetings, hearings and negotiating critically sensitive issues;
• Ability to perform in a professional manner and make sound recommendations under extremely stressful situations;
• Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action;
• Ability to conceptualize, coordinate and implement studies;
• Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings and make recommendations;

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.

 

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) and vision/dental coverages
• Wellness program (offers premiums discount for the medical plan)
• Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
• Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
• 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• New Parent Leave
• Free Parking
• Free LinkedIn Learning

If this is an Intermittent position, the position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer