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.

About the Indiana Department of Environmental Management:

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 : 

The Solid Waste Program Coordinator works in the Data Management Section of the Science Services Branch to ensure that permitted facilities submit their quarterly tonnage and fee reports. This includes data validation, quality assurance & quality control activities, customer support, and data stewardship. Additionally, this position provides support to other regulatory programs in the Office of Land Quality as needed, including special projects, user guide creation & maintenance, and cross-training with peers to provide backup.

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the process of receiving electronic reports from regulated entities, including data validation and completeness.
• Provide customer support to users of the electronic portal.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Complete data entry projects.
• Maintain work summaries and user guides.
• Retrieve data as requested.
• Cooperate with federal, state, and local environmental and health agencies and the public.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience:

• Specialized knowledge of program area, including pertinent rules and regulations

• Specialized knowledge of applicable legislation, guidelines, agency policy, and professional standards and practices

• Customer service experience

• Data stewardship experience

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural resource field. 
• Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action. 
• Ability to apply rules and regulations relating to multiple program areas. 
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in a group.

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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