Major Projects and Local Public Agency Program Administrator
Date Posted: Nov 14, 2025
Requisition ID: 468245
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.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
The position serves as the Major Projects and Local Public Agency Program Administrator in the Site Assessment and Management (SAM) within the Environmental Policy Office in the Environmental Services Division. The position provides technical assistance and guidance for Major Projects and LPAs on environmental site assessments and red flag investigations, and other hazardous materials documentation. The position also serves as INDOT's expert in hazardous material issues, environmental site assessment, and the interaction of contaminants and parcels.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities:
-Administers the Major Projects and LPA Program within SAM.
-Acts as a liaison between LPAs, MPOs, other INDOT divisions, and other government agencies on hazardous materials issues.
-Proactively establishes and maintains communication with appropriate LPA and MPO officials to facilitate their compliance with INDOT policies and procedures.
-Provides excellent customer service by acting as point person for LPA and MPO inquiries.
-Independently reviews and evaluates environmental site assessment reports, Red Flag Investigations, required RCRA reporting, and other environmental documents prepared by consulting firms and/or INDOT district staff for content and format to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements and agency policy and goals.
-Reviews hazardous material sections of environmental documents to the NEPA section for completeness and technical quality.
-Advises Project Managers on project risks.
-Develops hazardous materials and contamination studies to determine impact of proposed transportation projects, including survey methods as appropriate.
-Conducts necessary field work.
-Manages on-call INDOT environmental contracts.
-Prepares site assessments for proposed right-of-way and excess parcels.
-Manages Phase II environmental site assessments prepared for INDOT and LPA projects by prequalified consultants.
-Directly manages or provides expert advice to other divisions on managing, INDOT-owned contaminated sites.
-Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with permit and environmental site assessment requirements.
-Creates, develops, and presents training on topics of interest to federal and state entities, consultants, LPAs and MPOs.
-Performs other related duties as assigned..
Location:
This position is located in INDOT's Central Office.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Interprets laws, regulations and guidelines for assigned environmental program areas.
Develops and modifies existing state programs to adapt to changes in federal or state legislation-mandated policy changes.
Coordinates review of environmental projects and/or program area to meet program needs and objectives.
Maintains a tracking system to ensure that projects are currently working through the appropriate program processes in acceptable timeframes.
Prepares and provides a variety of written communications including responses to letters of inquiry from concerned citizens, elected representatives, government officials, and regulated entities.
Chairs or facilitates a variety of work-related committees as needed.
Utilizes programs and electronic database systems to meet program area needs. Serves as a subject matter expert on applicable systems in program area.
Researches, analyzes, and reports on priority projects and their progress.
May perform audits on environmental programs or facilities and make recommendations for corrective action or improvements.
Provides technical assistance and/or evaluates compliance to environmental regulations and programs.
Coordinates review of requests for variance and exemptions from environmental program regulations
Reviews program plans for completeness, economic and technical feasibility, and environmental impact.
Designs and directs projects regarding specific and complex environmental issues, providing technical expertise for analysis, interpretation, and logistics of projects.
Prepares progress reports for management and senior leadership and provides consultation to management and staff.
Reviews and evaluates technical work reports and supporting data for acceptability and conformance with federal requirements, laws and regulations, conclusions, and recommendations.
Assigns and reviews work of lower-level staff members.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, or a related field
Six (6) years of work experience in an environmental or environmental public health field
Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.
Extensive knowledge of theories, practices and principles of Environmental Management and related areas
Thorough knowledge of theories, practices, and principals of physical sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) as they relate to program area
Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations as they apply to program area and the ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations
Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret ?ndings, and make recommendations
Ability to establish long- and short-term project management goals and objectives
Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action
Ability to e?ectively interact with local, state, and federal groups and government representatives orally and in writing
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports
Ability to develop and de?ne procedures and accomplish objectives within the appropriate and established deadlines
Ability to interpret and implement public policy as it relates to program speci?c environmental rules or laws
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
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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