Wastewater Fee Coordinator

　　Date Posted: Jan 23, 2024

　　Requisition ID: 436736

　　Location:

　　Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

　　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 $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

　　Role Overview:

　　This position exists within the Surface Water and Operations Branch/Operations Section of the Office of Water Quality (OWQ) of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). Position reports to the Section Chief of the Operations Section, and is responsible for coordination, development, implementation, updating, assessment, determination, evaluation, and management of the IDEM programs related to the NPDES annual OWQ fee billing program by ensuring that consistent policies and procedures are followed. Essential duties include but are not limited to ensuring that information is provided to the Finance Division such that National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) fee invoices and late fees can be issued each year; actively reviews outstanding fee invoices on a weekly basis and identifies additional methods of securing payment and updates all information in the NPDES fee database. This position also functions as the backup to the OWQ Drinking Water Fee Coordinator for Drinking Water Fee Billing programs by ensuring that consistent policies and procedures are followed between the two programs. This position also functions as the backup to the OWQ Budget and Procurement Officer for entering requisitions and purchase orders into e-Procurement.

　　A Day in the Life:

　　The essential functions of this role are as follows:

　　Monitor key performance indicators to ensure program effectiveness.

　　Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring all policies and procedures related to the program area.

　　Answer customer questions about program policies and procedures.

　　Act as technical consultant to stakeholders to clarify and interpret policies and procedures.

　　Prepare and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.

　　Review the budget and program assets are allocated appropriately.

　　Monitor compliance and make recommendations to the program to increase efficiencies.

　　Prepare training materials and train agency employees on program requirements and usage.

　　Deliver communication plans and communications.

　　Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.

　　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.

　　What You'll Need for Success:

　　You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

　　a Bachelor's Degree and 1+ year of experience, or

　　an Associate's Degree and 3+ years of experience, or

　　at least 5+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

　　Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

　　Working knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.

　　Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations.

　　Basic knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.

　　Ability to implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.

　　Ability to communicate effectively.

　　The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

　　Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.

　　Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles.

　　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

　　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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