Environmental Manager 2
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2025
Requisition ID: 464461
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
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 Environmental Manager position exists within the Risk Services Section in the Office of Land Quality (OLQ). In this role, you will provide risk evaluation expertise to OLQ remediation project managers, thereby assisting them in achieving closure at properties where unpermitted chemical releases have occurred.
Your main responsibility will be to review site data from project managers to determine the need for remedies based on risk exposure pathways.
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Evaluate risk assessment documents and provide formal or informal technical and policy commentary to remediation project managers as requested.
Provide advice to project managers on Agency policies and requirements to assist in the closure of contaminated properties.
Perform other duties or complete special projects as assigned by supervisor.
Develop a working knowledge of the Risk-Based Closure Guide and other applicable guidance.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, and some duties listed may vary based on your assigned role. Some duties listed may not fall under the full scope of this position.
As a Risk Assessor, you will contribute significantly to the Risk Services Section. General assignments will be completed independently. Work is generally reviewed upon completion by the supervisor and a senior risk assessor for soundness of judgement and conclusions, technical accuracy and conformance with practice and policy. You will work with a variety of programs within the OLQ, and work closely with project managers and other technical support staff. Majority of this position's duties are performed indoors in a modern office environment. However, up to 10% of duties may include outdoor field work and potential exposure to adverse weather, traffic, construction activities, and/or hazardous materials on sites.
This position requires the following qualities or abilities.
Knowledge and skill typically acquired through a Baccalaureate degree or higher graduate education in natural, physical, biological or environmental science, or engineering;
Knowledge of or willingness to learn environmental risk assessment relating to the evaluation of contaminant exposure pathways, contaminant fate and transport, and the contaminant's potential effects on human health and the environment;
Ability to read remediation documents, interpret findings and make recommendations;
Knowledge of remedial and corrective action technologies needed in environmental clean-up situations;
Ability to perform in a professional manner and make sound recommendations;
Excellent writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear and thorough reports;
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with parties with diverse levels of environmental expertise;
Ability to develop and define procedures and accomplish objectives within the appropriate and established deadlines; and
Desire to provide excellent customer service.
This position requires a valid IN driver's license.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Review site data from project managers to determine the need for/ appropriateness of remedies based on risk exposure pathways.
Evaluate risk assessment documents and provide formal or informal technical and policy commentary to remediation project managers as requested.
Provide advice to project managers on Agency policies and requirements to assist in the closure of contaminated properties.
Develop a working knowledge of the Risk-Based Closure Guide and other applicable guidance.
Perform other duties or complete special projects as assigned by supervisor.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge and skill typically acquired through a Baccalaureate degree or higher graduate education in natural, physical, biological or environmental science, or engineering;
Knowledge of or ability to learn environmental risk assessment relating to the evaluation of contaminant exposure pathways, contaminant fate and transport, and the contaminant's potential effects on human health and the environment;
Ability to read remediation documents, interpret findings and make recommendations, which require strong analytical and quantitative skills;
Knowledge of remedial and corrective action technologies needed in environmental clean-up situations;
Ability to perform in a professional manner and make sound recommendations;
Excellent writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear and thorough reports;
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with parties with diverse levels of environmental expertise;
Ability to develop and define procedures and accomplish objectives within the appropriate and established deadlines; and
Desire to provide excellent customer service.
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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