Transportation Environmental Resources Program Manager 1 - Kanawha County

**\*\*Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”** The Transportation Environmental Resources Program Manager 1 (MS4 Program Manager) executes advanced technical work in geographical information systems (GIS) alongside professional and managerial responsibilities. Serving as the compliance lead for the state Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program and any secondary environmental initiatives, this position operates under the guidance of an agency head, administrator, or manager as specified by state code. The manager supports District staff in meeting program objectives through the efficient planning, direction, and control of a specialized program of singular scope. This role requires interpreting and analyzing scientific theories, technical principles, professional practices, and agency policies, often in atypical or precedent-setting situations. Work review focuses primarily on timeline adherence, final results, and regulatory compliance with applicable rules and laws. Additional related tasks are performed as necessary. Pay Grade 19 T0234E • 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. • 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 repo…