E&E BRANCH MANAGER

The E&E Branch Manager at the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, located in North Little Rock, AR, manages economic and community development programs. Responsibilities include supervising staff, guiding program development, monitoring progress, and conducting workshops. Candidates need a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, including one in a managerial role. The position offers a starting salary of $56,039 with a range up to $89,383.
About the position

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (E&E) Branch Manager is responsible for managing economic and community development programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and department policy. The mission of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment is to provide effective and efficient energy and environmental solutions informed by science. The Department promotes responsible management of resources and protects the environment for the benefit of all Arkansans.

Responsibilities
• Plans and coordinates the operations of Community Development section of E&E to establish community and economic development program priorities.
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• Supervises a small to medium-sized professional and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating the performance of incumbents.
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• Directs and provides guidance and recommendations to subordinate staff in the development and implementation of community and economic development programs.
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• Monitors and evaluates the environment and community development programs by reviewing submitted progress reports to assure goal attainment and adherence to time schedules.
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• Answers technical questions related to environmental and community development programs for state and federal agency personnel, elected officials, and the general public.
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• Develops and conducts workshops, seminars, and presentations to provide information and training in economic and community development.
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• Determines and requests staff, material, and equipment needs for the section's programs to develop budget requests and monitors expenditures.
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• Develops and recommends new and revised policies and procedures to respond to changes in program needs, objectives, and priorities and to improve program's effectiveness.

Requirements
• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in science, business administration, economics, or a related field.
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• Three years of experience involving environmental or energy program development activities, including one year in a managerial, supervisory, or leadership capacity.

Nice-to-haves
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal water quality regulations
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• Experience designing and implementing water quality and biological studies
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• Experience reviewing scientific data and reports
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• Experience managing budgets and grants
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• Strong technical writing skills

Benefits
• Anticipated Starting Salary: $56,039
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• Salary Range: $56,039.00 - $89,383.00