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Used Oil and Outreach Section Manager
State of Utah
480 Department of Environmental Quality
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team that oversees the permitting and registration of used oil facilities across Utah to safeguard public health and the environment, while also coordinating outreach programs, financial assurances, and responses to environmental incidents within the waste management division.
A good fit would be someone with strong leadership skills, experience in environmental program management, and the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders like government agencies and the public.
The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and driving improvements in environmental protection efforts.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in physical science, environmental science, engineering, or related field (preferred)
- Experience in program management, implementation, or relevant education
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills with ability to supervise teams and drive change
- Excellent communication skills across various methods and audiences
- Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships with stakeholders including public, regulated entities, and government agencies
- Experience developing and implementing continuous improvement projects
- Knowledge of evaluating reports, documents, rules, and regulations, especially in environmental or state/federal contexts
Full Job Description
Principal Duties
The Used Oil and Outreach Section manager will lead a team to permit and register used oil facilities in the State of Utah to protect human health and the environment in accordance with the applicable laws. Applicable used oil facilities include used oil marketers, off-specification burners, re-refiners and processors, transporters, transfer facilities, and used oil collection centers. This Section is also responsible for coordinating outreach, financial assurance efforts, and environmental incident management across the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC).
- Effectively communicate and build professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to the public, regulated entities, local health departments, State, and Federal Government.
- Ensure outreach, financial assurance, and environmental incident needs are met for DWMRC.
- Act as a collaborative and effective resource for DWMRC, DEQ, local health departments, regulated entities, and the general public.
- Clearly communicate expectations to staff and cultivate a culture that supports teamwork and professional development.
- Supervise and direct all activities of the Section by actively solving problems, identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects, and ensuring program services are professional, responsive, fair, and supported by science and the law.
- Set goals, establish priorities, manage resources, develop concepts and approaches, review project progress and results.
- Represent the Division and uphold DEQs mission, vision, and values.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
- Highly effective communicator in person, virtually, over email, and over the phone.
- Listens to understand, collaborative, and focused on identifying functional solutions.
- Demonstrated experience building professional relationships.
- Adaptive communication style to best serve the needs of the audience.
- Experience in program management, implementation, and/or a combination of relevant education and experience.
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills, including demonstrated ability to coordinate and contribute to team efforts and drive change.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing continuous improvement projects.
- Experience working with State and/or Federal agencies.
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
- Skilled in evaluating reports, documents, rules, and regulations.
Preferences
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
- A bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following areas: physical science, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
Work Location
This position may be eligible for an in-office, remote or hybrid/flexible work schedule after an initial training period. Our office is located 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. Note: As of July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.
Why You Should Join Our Team
As a benefited employee of the Department of Environmental Quality, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.
The Agency
For more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Waste Management & Radiation Control, click here.
Additional Information
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
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