E&E Branch Manager

Summary

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (E&E) Branch Manager is responsible for managing economic and community development programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and department policy.

Functions

Plans and coordinates the operations of Community Development section of E&E to establish community and economic development program priorities and to coordinate these functions with other divisions within the agency and with state and federal agencies. Supervises a small to medium-sized professional and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Directs and provides guidance and recommendations to subordinate staff in the development and implementation of community and economic development programs to ensure establishment of appropriate goals and the plans of action to achieve these goals. Monitors and evaluates the environment and community development programs by reviewing submitted progress reports to assure goal attainment and adherence to time schedules. Answers technical questions related to environmental and community development programs for state and federal agency personnel, elected officials, and the general public and confers with contemporaries in other states to exchange program information. Develops and conducts workshops, seminars, and presentations to provide information and training in economic and community development. Determines and requests staff, material, and equipment needs for the section's programs to develop budget requests and monitors expenditures. Develops and recommends new and revised policies and procedures to respond to changes in program needs, objectives, and priorities and to improve program's effectiveness. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of state and local government organization and operating methods. Knowledge of programs and resources available to local communities. Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource and organizational management. Ability to establish comprehensive organizational systems and programs and to direct operations through subordinates. Ability to prepare detailed written reports of specialized information and to make formal presentations to large groups. Ability to negotiate issues or conflict between individuals or organizations. Ability to estimate cost, time, personnel, equipment, and materials required to support current or planned operations.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in science, business administration, economics, or a related field, plus three years of experience involving environmental or energy program development activities, including one year in a managerial, supervisory, or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the department for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Arkansas registered Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist
• Experience in reviewing and writing technical reports
• Experience in drafting and interpreting engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and deisgns
• Experience in project management and collaborative, interdisciplinary teamwork
• Working knowledge of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), specifically Subtitles C (Hazardous Waste) and D (Solid Waste); the Remedial Action Trust Fund Act (RATFA); the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund; and the Post-Closure Trust Fund (PCTF)
• Experience in hydrogeologic field investigations and groundwater sampling
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) 40-hour and current 8-hour training