Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):
Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview : 

This position is an entry level Environmental Manager/ELTF Claims Reviewer position in the UST (Underground Storage Tank) Operations Section of the Office of Land Quality.The Environmental Manager performs review of documents submitted to the agency for reimbursement from the ELTF (Excess Liability Trust Fund). 

The essential functions of this roles are as follows:

• Approves or denies costs submitted for reimbursement by complying with requirements set forth in the Rule and/or IDEM guidelines

• Accurately communicates reviews through written communication for review by Senior Environmental Mangers and management team

• Collaboration with other claim reviewers.

• Functions as a team member to meet the claim review goals of the section

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Job Requirements: 

• Broad knowledge of theories, environmental protection principles and practices, specialty area and program area;

• Thorough knowledge of chemistry, biology, hydrology, mathematics, engineering and other environmental sciences as they relate to program area;

• Thorough knowledge of soil, water, air sampling, laboratory analysis and interpretation as it relates to program area;

• Ability to conceptualize, coordinate and implement studies;

• Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings and make recommendations;

• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and acts;

• Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action;

• Thorough and specialized knowledge in remedial and corrective action technologies needed in environmental clean-up situations;

• Ability to perform in a professional manner and make sound recommendations under extremely stressful situations;

• Specialized knowledge of, and ability to coordinate, a complex technical database;

• Excellent research and writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear and thorough reports;

• Ability to effectively interact with parties with diverse levels of environmental expertise particularly for purposes of meetings, hearings and negotiating critically sensitive issues;

• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing;

• Ability to interpret and apply legal terminology and practices and ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations;

• Ability to develop and define procedures and accomplish objectives within the appropriate and established deadlines;

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

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