Regional Director

　　Date Posted: Jan 17, 2024

　　Requisition ID: 436580

　　Location:

　　Valparaiso, IN, US, 46385

　　Work for Indiana

　　Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

　　At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.

　　Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

　　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.

　　Salary Statement:

　　The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

　　Role Overview:

　　The purpose of this position is to manage and oversee the Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) and ensure direction and execution of core objectives and mission of the agency.

　　A Day in the Life:

　　The essential functions of this role are as follows:

　　Review and evaluate regional effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement.

　　Develop and coordinate plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision, and expectations of an assigned region.

　　Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.

　　Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and delegating assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.

　　Monitor regional budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.

　　Communicate with news and other media. responds to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner.

　　Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues (i.e. federal and/or state agency directors, etc.).

　　Coordinate, review and evaluate the use of appropriate controls and standards for the region.

　　The job description 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.

　　What You'll Need for Success:

　　Extensive knowledge of agency and/or organizational program(s) and business practices.

　　Extensive knowledge of State programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation.

　　Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes.

　　Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders.

　　Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

　　Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.

　　Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.

　　Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions while anticipating the impact and implications of decisions.

　　Ability to identify problems. determine accuracy and relevance of information. use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

　　This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

　　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

　　Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

　　Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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

　　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 recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

　　If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

　　The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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