Department Manager Environmental Consulting

The Department Manager for Environmental Consulting at Spherion Staffing will oversee the operations of the environmental consulting department, focusing on team management, business development, and compliance with regulations. The role involves mentoring staff, ensuring project delivery meets quality standards, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a relevant degree and project management skills. This position allows for remote work 2-3 days a week.
About the position

The Department Manager for Environmental Consulting will play a pivotal role in overseeing the operations of the environmental consulting department in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This position is designed for an experienced professional who possesses a strong background in environmental consulting and is adept at managing teams. The primary focus will be on fostering growth within the department while ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. The manager will be responsible for mentoring staff, driving business development initiatives, and implementing marketing strategies to enhance the department's visibility and effectiveness in the industry. In this role, you will supervise a diverse team of project managers, scientists, and technicians, ensuring that all department activities align with the company's revenue goals and performance metrics. You will conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and develop professional growth plans for your team members. A collaborative and positive team environment will be a priority, as you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of various environmental consulting projects. Your leadership will ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, while also maintaining high standards of quality. Additionally, you will be responsible for reviewing and preparing technical reports, data, and proposals, providing technical guidance and oversight on environmental projects. Your expertise in environmental sciences, particularly in remediation and compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) regulations, will be crucial in this role. The position requires a balance of office-based work and occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, conferences, and regulatory meetings, with the flexibility to work remotely 2-3 days a week as needed.

Responsibilities
• Supervise and lead a team of project managers, scientists, and technicians
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• Manage department activities and staff to ensure revenue, P/L, and other KPI performance metrics are met
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• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement professional development plans
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• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment
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• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of environmental consulting projects
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• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
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• Review and prepare technical reports, data, and proposals
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• Provide technical guidance and oversight on environmental projects

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or other related field
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• Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills
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• Technical expertise in environmental sciences remediation, and PADEP Act 2 and storage tank regulations
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• Business acumen and strategic thinking
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• Pennsylvania geologist or engineer professional licensure or other professional licensure in other states such as WV, and NJ is a major plus

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