The Transportation Environmental Resources Program Manager 1 will report to the District 3 Maintenance Office. Performs professional and managerial work. Serves as the manager of a formally designated specialized environmental resources program or subsidiary environmental resources program under direction of an administrator, manager or agency head and as may be outlined by state code. Exercises delegated authority to staff organizational unit to pursue goals through orderly and efficient planning, directing, and controlling of activities where objectives, operations, and statutory requirements are of a specific program of singular scope and require specialized knowledge of the methodology of the field. Work requires analysis and interpretation of scientific or technical theory and principles; professional practices; agency philosophy, operational policies and regulations; and knowledge of a specific field where situations may be atypical or precedent setting. Duties include direction and supervision of a small professional or technical staff. Has latitude to exercise independent judgment in execution of duties within jurisdiction. Work is reviewed primarily for results obtained, timeliness, and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies. Performs related work as required. 

• Administers an environmental program of the state consistent with state policy and accepted principles.

• Staffs organizational unit to effect orderly, efficient and economical operations.

• Recommends and assists in 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 mission, policies, regulations. Details impact on activities and encourages cooperation and support.

• Assists with 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 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.

• Research 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 outcome.

• 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 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 program.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of management including planning, budgeting, staffing, training, controlling and reporting.

• Knowledge of appropriate methods and techniques used in collection, organization and evaluation of data.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management, budget preparation, and public administration.

• Ability to direct investigations, review statistical data, recommend appropriate action based on results obtained.

• Ability to review and submit comments and recommendations relevant to proposed new or modified legislation.

• Ability to present and defend policies where dissention or opposing views may occur and agreement or compromise are desired.

• Ability to plan, direct, control, and coordinate program and activities regarding environmental development, enjoyment and hygienic preservation of nonrenewable natural resources and evaluate performance of staff.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, exercise sound judgment, and work under limited supervision.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials, the general public, regulated community, supervisor, co-workers and staff.

• Ability to comprehend and interpret theory, principles, laws and regulations, policies and objectives of a scientific/technical concern.

• Ability to evaluate operational activities and emerging technology to develop plans for implementing environmental objectives or recommending administrative or policy decisions.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment, delegate authority and evaluate the results of work performed.

• Ability to keep accurate records; write reports in a clear, concise form; and present factual material and ideas effectively.

• Skilled in oral and written communications and public speaking.

• Skilled in directing scientific investigations.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in archeology, biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental studies, geography, geology, natural science, physics, or a related field.
• Substitution: Experience, as described below, may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in reviewing and evaluating statistical data, planning, personnel management, program management, or developing policies; two (2) years of supervisory experience in the above areas is preferred.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in the fields listed above, may substitute for two (2) years of the required non-supervisory experience through an established formula. 

Promotional Only: Two (2) years as a Transportation Environmental Resources Specialist Senior.