Environmental Manager

Environmental Manager The Environmental Manager is a crucial component of the Public Works Department. They are responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing environmental policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The Environmental Manager ensures the City's water, wastewater, stormwater, and facility permitting is compliant with applicable agencies and also serves as a representative on important organizations such as S.T.O.R.M. and Water Use it Wisely. The Environmental Manager assists the Public Works Director in the management of the City's water portfolio and water resource management program. New Hire Salary range: $91,913 - $100,351 per year Employee Benefits Overview: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and professional growth: Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plan (FSA); Telemedicine; Wellness programs (early detection, lifestyle modification, disease management); Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life options Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)-- mandatory program, shared employee/employer contributions Supplemental Benefits: Employee recognition & reward program; Tuition reimbursement; Discounted Northwest Valley YMCA membership Paid Leave: Holidays: 10 City Holidays; Vacation: 80 hours per year, increases with length of service; Sick Leave: 96 hours per year; Executive Leave: 40 hours per year About us: Welcome to the City of El Mirage. Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with a population of more than 35,000. The Citys mission is to enhance the quality of life through leadership, partnerships, and the efficient delivery of outstanding service to our diverse community. This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and requirements. The essential duties and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned as determined by the City of El Mirage. This is the first level in a five-level Management classification series responsible for leading a formally designated division in a city department overseeing a broad, City-wide functional area or complex program with significant organizational and community collaboration and leadership requirements. JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY Job Classification Title: Program Manager/Division Manager Working Title(s): Environmental Manager FLSA Status: EX Safety Sensitive: No DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Organizational Role: Management Supervision Exercised: Division-level Manager Budget Authority: Prepare/Administer Competency Rank(s): N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manages City compliance with drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and air quality regulations - analytical sampling and reporting, use reporting, water resource development, training, permit implementation, and renewals. Manages the City's assured water supply portfolio. Coordinates conservation and sustainability programs. Coordinates special projects, including hazardous materials and waste collection, and environmental software management. Develops, updates, evaluates, and implements programs, projects, plans, policies, and procedures related to the assignment. Supervises staff, as assigned; develops and coordinates training. Participates in strategic planning and/or the operational performance measurement process. Ensures compliance with contracts and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Prepares, reviews, monitors, and adjusts budgets; reviews, evaluates, and/or approves expenditures; and develops and makes budget and financial recommendations. Coordinates the preparation of and/or prepares, reviews, maintains, and submits legal, financial, technical, and other complex, special, and general reports, plans, bid documents, contracts, applications, claims, memorandums, and other documents. Researches, compiles, reconciles, and analyzes information; develops findings and makes related recommendations. Reviews work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable specifications, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures. Collaborates with City management and departments, vendors, and/or external agencies. Convenes, facilitates, and attends meetings and conferences. Provides subject-matter expertise and consulting. Investigates and resolves complex and high-visibility issues. Represents the assigned program or division in citywide activities and projects to external customers, stakeholders, and partners. Performs related work as assigned. KNOWLEDGE Principles and practices of grant administration (based on assignment). Principles and practices of general governmental accounting and budgeting. Principles and practices of public administration/municipal government management. Supervisory principles, practices, and techniques. Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work. Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others. Principles and practices of program administration and management for the assigned program/function. Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis. Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research. Business methods. Negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building techniques. Best practices, trends, and emerging technologies. Political and regulatory environment of the assignment. Project management principles. Principles and practices of budget development and administration. Principles and practices of effective oral presentations. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Customer service principles. Specialized equipment relevant to the area of assignment. Modern office technology. SKILLS Supervising and evaluating staff performance. Training and coaching staff. Managing a project or program. Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards. Developing policies and procedures. Reading, analyzing, evaluating, interpreting, and summarizing written materials and statistical data. Researching industry trends, solutions, and best practices. Interpreting, monitoring, and reporting financial information and statistics. Authoring and preparing original reports, documents, and presentations. Exercising political acumen, tact, and diplomacy. Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning. Preparing and managing budgets and related reporting. Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards. Providing customer service. Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications. Communicating a wide range of topics and information with varying degrees of complexity to a broad range of customers, stakeholders, and partners. Read codes and standards, state statutes, and administrative policies and procedures. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and 6 years of progressively responsible and directly related experience or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Certifications/Licenses: Arizona Class D Driver's license. CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry or within the specified timeframe. ADA INFORMATION Type of Work: Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the

Created: 2026-03-13