Environmental Program Manager II

This position manages, implements, and improves Delaware’s Coastal Management Program and Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve. Responsibilities include developing policy recommendations for coastal and marine affairs impacting the state and region, directing applied science and technical program development; land management; preparation of budgets; securing grants; and providing input and decisions regarding program development, research needs, and educational programs.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.  Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

1. Experience with coastal and marine policy and science.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans, coordinates and oversees program implementation.
   
• Provides technical direction and oversight for subordinates.
   
• Recommends and drafts laws, rules and regulations applicable to assigned program areas.
   
• Drafts grant applications and budget proposals; may participate in other specialized fiscal activities.
   
• Manages staff personnel matters such as training, performance evaluation, hiring interviews, and making hiring recommendations.
   
• Plans, coordinates and conducts meetings and workshops with other agencies and the private sector.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Program Manager II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field. 
2. Experience in environmental/natural resources program administration which includes overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental/natural resource programs and services; establishes program objectives; plan short and long range program goals; develop and implement program policies and procedures and ensures compliance and funding requirements. Provides advice to other agency organizational units through consultation. 
3. Experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
4. Experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
5. Experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

As a condition of hire you must possess a drivers license.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.