MANAGER 1, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Definition

Under the direction of a higher level supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, assigned to a Division specific only to the implementation of scientific, technical, environmental, engineering, administrative/management, or fiscal programs, provides executive guidance and direction in the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures regarding the overall work operations, programs, activities and staff of a major operating Division concerned with the areas of environmental management; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Directs the environmental, technical, and administrative activities and programs for an operating Division; directs the establishment of annual work plans, contracts and agreements relating to the functions and responsibilities of the Division.
• Directs the development of regulatory strategy consistent with established State and Federal laws, rules and regulations; reviews, interprets and evaluates proposed State and Federal legislation, rules, policies and procedures, and makes recommendations.
• Represents the Commissioner/Assistant Commissioner at inter-agency and departmental meetings, conferences and in intra/interstate organizations, committees, task forces and other groups on matters related to the Division; and in their absence acts in the capacity of Commissioner/Assistant Commissioner.
• Ensures consistency within policy administration, the resolution of conflicts between and among Divisions, and cooperation between the various programmatic activities by establishing a policy, planning, and management team for the purpose of developing and implementing overall divisional policies and programs, particularly where there is a need to integrate complementary initiatives between the various functional areas of the Division.
• Acts as principal advisor to the Commissioner/Assistant Commissioner and ensures they are apprised of current activities, problems, and developments on all matters related to the enhancement and management of the State's environmental resources in the assigned Division.
• Reviews and approves for submission to the Commissioner/Assistant Commissioner budgetary items and grant applications for programmatic areas relating to assigned Division.
• Manages the work operations and/or functional programs of the Division and has responsibility for employee evaluation and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, disciplining, and/or or training of employees.
• Oversees and provides executive guidance to staff involved in the study, evaluation and servicing of community environmental needs.
• Delivers presentations, speeches and testimonies before professional, technical, and lay groups to disseminate environmental management information; establishes and maintains a cooperative and effective working relationship with same.
• Directs the preparation of extensive correspondence in the course of official duties.
• Directs the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records, files, and data sources.
• Will be required to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related unit.

Requirements

<b>EDUCATION: (See SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS: listed below)</b>

Education

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related field.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or one of the biological, chemical, environmental, or physical sciences.

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or admission to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey.

Experience

Eight (8) years of experience relative to the position (see specific requirements indicated below), five (5) year(s) of which shall have been in program management.

Specialized experience in the following areas will be considered appropriate to these positions: Human resource management, organizational/operational practices and procedures, program development/administration or other area closely related to administrative/managerial experience.

Specialized experience in the following areas will be considered appropriate to these positions: Budgetary practices, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Planning and Analysis, or a closely related field.

Specialized experience in the following areas will be considered appropriate to these positions:

Experience in the scientific/technical or engineering aspects of environmentally related activities.

Specialized experience in the following areas will be considered appropriate to these positions:

Experience as an Attorney, or in the interpretation and evaluation of complex legal rules, regulations and legislation, which shall have included litigation and negotiation activities.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather that employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of management and planning principles, administrative practices and procedures, operation/operational theories, and the application thereof in directing overall work operations.
• Knowledge of the tools, techniques, principles, and practices utilized in the specific discipline appropriate to the position.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information on the priorities, programs, objectives, policies, and the internal organization of the assigned program.
• Ability to coordinate and administer the overall operations and to make sound decisions necessary to carry out the programs and functions of the assigned program.
• Ability to develop long and short term management plans and procedures and develop effective methods.
• Ability to analyze and interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to those program areas under his/her management.
• Ability to give oral presentations, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of federal, state, and local governments, as well as, professional groups, societies, and others interested in issues, problems, and topics relative to designated programs.
• Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise professional, technical, and other employees and to effectively evaluate their performances.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information on the executive decision making methodologies utilized to ensure maximum program operating efficiency.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related unit.
• Ability to read, write, speak understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

A Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position (see specific areas listed below) may be substituted for one (1) year of the non-managerial experience as indicated.

A Doctorate degree in a discipline appropriate to the position (see specific areas listed below) may be substituted for three (3) years of the non-managerial experience as indicated. (This is inclusive of the Master's degree and not in addition to.)

<b>SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS:</b> (The following general categories are reflective to the intrinsic nature of the positions indicated)

<u><i>Positions in the Administrative/Management related areas:</i></u>

Positions in this category provide general managerial oversight within the area of assignment; generic administrative experience is acceptable.

Applicants who do not possess the Bachelor's degree may substitute additional experience on a year for year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

<i><u>Positions in Fiscal related areas:</u></i>

Positions in this category provide managerial oversight in a fiscal area; experience relative to the nature of the position is required.

Possession of a current, valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

<i><u>Positions in Technical/Scientific/Engineering related areas:</u></i>

Positions in this category provide general managerial oversight in a highly technical area; relevant technical experience is necessary

A valid Professional Engineers license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

<i><u>Positions in Law/Litigation related areas</u></i>: