In the States
Michigan Seeks Air Quality Toxicology Manager
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is accepting applications for a Toxicology Manager to supervise staff in the Toxics Unit who work in air toxics, and environmental health and risk assessment. The work of the unit includes evaluation of the human health and environmental impacts of toxic air pollutants; providing toxicological expertise for the development and implementation of the AQD’s air toxics program; and the development, coordination, and implementation of air toxic programs for the protection of the Great Lakes ecosystem and inland lakes. Applications will be accepted through April 14. More information on this position is available here.
Colorado Seeks Environmental Programs Director to Succeed Martha Rudolph
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is in search of a successor for former ECOS Member Martha Rudolph, who recently retired from her position as an Environmental Programs Director. The successful candidate will serve as the CDPHE lead in setting a department-wide vision for environmental protection and health, including assessing and developing complex environmental policy options in the face of competing interests and opinions, including the state Legislature and Governor’s office, business and environmental organizations, Colorado congressional delegation and other members of Congress, U.S. EPA and other federal agencies such as the U.S. Department(s) of Agriculture, Energy, and Defense.
The position manages four divisions and staffing for two commissions including the Air Quality Control Commission and Water Quality Control Commission. The position is a member of the CDPHE Executive Team and direct reports to the CDPHE Executive Director.
For more information on the position, qualifications, and how to apply by the March 17 deadline, visit this page.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) seeks a Director of its Watershed Planning Program. The Director oversees all aspects of MassDEP’s activities pertaining to surface water quality standards, surface water quality monitoring and assessment, associated data management, development of Total Maximum Daily Loads, and watershed planning.
For more information, see the position announcement.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) seeks applicants for the position of Director of the Office of Climate Change (OCC). The OCC is responsible for administering DEC’s climate programs including: the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and other multistate partnerships; Climate Smart Communities; Environmental Protection Fund; programs to reduce emissions of warming agents of various high intensity short-lived climate pollutants; initiatives to sequester carbon through natural and working lands; strategies to decarbonize the transportation sector; and programs to build resilience of New York’s agencies and communities.
For more information, see the position announcement.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is hiring a Deputy Assistant Director of the Waste Programs Division. The Waste Programs Division consists of nine programs that conduct inspections, monitor compliance, issue permits and oversee cleanup under various state and federal regulatory programs. The Deputy Assistant Director of the Waste Programs Division is tasked with overseeing the operations (budget, personnel, employee development, and systems or process), high level program management, and support in program direction. Click here for more information and to apply.
Utah Department of Environmental Quality
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking an Administrative Operations Director. This position will report directly to the Executive Director of the DEQ and be responsible for the coordination and management of facilities and administrative services within the department.
Please see job announcement for additional information and to apply.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for multiple positions. They anticipate filling four Operation Permit Writer positions in Green Bay and Eau Claire. These positions review and issue air pollution control construction and operation permits to air pollution sources in the State of Wisconsin, or inspect these sources to ensure they are in compliance with applicable federal and state air pollution control requirements. More information on these positions and how to apply is available here.
They are also hiring a Stack Tester based in Wausau. This position will assist in the implementation of the compliance emission program, including emission (stack) testing and continuous emission monitoring. More information on this position and how to apply is available here.
