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The role of the Environmental Department Manager will provide project management and oversight of environmental projects as well as supervision of the environmental department.
● Lead and manage the Environmental Department, including hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating team members.
● Develop and implement department goals, strategies, and policies to meet environmental objectives and organizational priorities.
● Oversee the performance of the department to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, policies, and best practices.
● Foster a culture of sustainability, environmenatal stewardship, and safety across the organization.
● Track department budget, revenue, forecasts, and financial performance
● Ensure that all environmentl permits are obtained and maintained in compliance with Federal, state and local regulations (such as FDEP, EPA, USACE and DERM)
● Oversee and review environmental assessments (EIAs) and site assessments are completed for new projects and facilities.
● Attend project meetings and troubleshoot problems in the field
● Review daily field reports from a technical oversight
● Approve weekly timesheets and department expense reports
● Prepare invoices
● Follow all safety procedures, policies and protocols
● Vehicle maintenance, inspection, and adherence to safety policies and procedures
● Other duties as assigned
● Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites
● Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
● Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related science field
● Minimum of 5+ years related experience
● Proficiency in soil, groundwater, sediment, & air sampling procedures
● Experience with budgets, forecasts, and financial management
● Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
● Ability to evaluate “Request for Proposals,” attend site meetings or converse with potential clients to
develop a scope of services and associated cost estimate
● Strong leadership skills; strong and proven work ethic
● Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
● Ability to analyze and correct operational issues
● Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients,
construction teams, and other employees of the organization
● Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
● Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, overnight and travel as needed
This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
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