Transportation Environmental Resources Program Manager 1

The Transportation Environmental Resources Program Manager 1 at West Virginia Department of Transportation in Charleston, WV, manages specialized environmental programs, ensuring compliance with state policies and laws. Responsibilities include staff supervision, budget preparation, public outreach, and coordination with various government entities. The role requires specialized knowledge and independent judgment in environmental resource management and involves attending meetings and testifying on behalf of the agency.
Nature of Work

The Transportation Environmental Resources Program Manager 1 will report to the Engineering Division in Kanawha County. The incumbent performs professional and managerial work. This position serves as the manager of a formally designated specialized environmental resources program and/or subsidiary environmental resources program under the direction of an administrator, manager, or agency head, as may be outlined by state code. They exercise delegated authority to the staff organizational unit to pursue goals through orderly and efficient planning, directing, and controlling of activities where objectives, operations, and statutory requirements are of a specific program of singular scope and require specialized knowledge of the methodology of the field. Their work requires analysis and interpretation of scientific or technical theory and principles; professional practices; agency philosophy, operational policies, and regulations; and knowledge of a specific field where situations may be atypical or precedent-setting. The duties include direction and supervision of a small professional or technical staff, and have the latitude to exercise independent judgment in the execution of duties within jurisdiction. Their work is reviewed primarily for results obtained, timeliness, and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade 19
T0234E
Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers an environmental program of the state consistent with state policy and accepted principles.
• Staffs the organizational unit to effect orderly, efficient, and economical operations.
• Recommends and assists in the preparation of legislation and administrative procedures as necessary to maintain conservation activities consistent with current needs and circumstances.
• Delivers speeches, writes articles, and disseminates other informational materials to explain conservation principles and acquaint public and private organizations with the mission, policies, and regulations. Details impact on activities and encourages cooperation and support.
• Assists with the preparation of budget and/or grant documents covering staff and equipment needs and approves expenditures.
• Attends meetings, seminars, and symposia to maintain knowledge of scientific and professional advancements in the area of assignment.
• Plans, organizes, implements, monitors, and controls activities of professional or scientific staff.
• Coordinates plans and programs of the section with functions and services of other divisions, offices, and activities of local, state, interstate, and federal government entities, and interested parties, and seeks agreement to resolve problems and/or establish common goals.
• Testifies at legislative, judicial, or public hearings on behalf of the agency or as a subject-matter expert.
• Negotiates the utilization of resources consistent with public interest.
• Modifies or recommends action to revoke or suspend operational licenses or permits and may seek injunction or civil action against violators.
• Researches new procedures and directs scientific investigations to develop plans and recommendations for development, improvement, protection, preservation, regulation, and use of natural resources based on predicted outcomes.
• Prepares studies including descriptions of status, current practices, mitigation procedures, and progress reports regarding resource conservation, utilization, and recovery.
• Recommends standards for resource depletion.
• Develops and implements informational plans to advertise, promote, and publicize state natural resources and conservation, preservation, use, and husbandry activities consistent with the state plan.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and practices of the environmental area of assignment sufficient to evaluate new techniques or practices covering a range of unusual or atypical applications.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal legislation; governmental relationships, organizational structure and protocols; and state legislative processes and judicial procedures as they relate to the program.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of management, including planning, budgeting, staffing, training, controlling, and reporting.
• Knowledge of appropriate methods and techniques used in the collection, organization, and evaluation of data.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management, budget preparation, and public administration.
• Ability to direct investigations, review statistical data, and recommend appropriate action based on results obtained.
• Ability to review and submit comments and recommendations relevant to proposed new or modified legislation.
• Ability to present and defend policies where dissension or opposing views may occur and agreement or compromise are desired.
• Ability to plan, direct, control, and coordinate programs and activities regarding environmental development, enjoyment, and hygienic preservation of nonrenewable natural resources and evaluate the performance of staff.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, exercise sound judgment, and work under limited supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local officials, the general public, the regulated community, supervisor, co-workers, and staff.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret theory, principles, laws and regulations, policies, and objectives of a scientific/technical concern.
• Ability to evaluate operational activities and emerging technology to develop plans for implementing environmental objectives or recommending administrative or policy decisions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, delegate authority, and evaluate the results of work performed.
• Ability to keep accurate records; write reports in a clear, concise form; and present factual material and ideas effectively.
• Skilled in oral and written communications and public speaking.
• Skilled in directing scientific investigations.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in environmental studies, geography, archaeology, natural science, geology, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering/engineering technology, or a related field.
• Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in reviewing and evaluating statistical data, planning, personnel management, program management, or developing policies may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in reviewing and evaluating statistical data, planning, personnel management, program management, or developing policies; two (2) years of supervisory experience in the above areas are required.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in environmental studies, geography, archaeology, natural science, geology, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering/engineering technology, or a related field, may substitute for two (2) years of the required non-supervisory experience through an established formula.

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