REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to statewide environmental regulatory programs which monitor, preserve, protect and improve the air, water or land resources of the state, and the ability to interpret and apply such laws; the ability to plan and administer air, water or land resources statewide regulatory programs; the ability to effectively lead and manage employees within an office or division; the ability to coordinate timely and efficient permitting and licensing actions, appropriate enforcement, and the use of assistance tools within the context of the air, water or land resources programs; the ability to develop and implement performance metrics for efficient and effective operation of their programs; the ability to testify as a witness in legal proceedings against violators of environmental protection laws and regulations; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations; the ability to effectively communicate in public the importance of the protection and control of state resources; and related capacities and abilities. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist an Administrator, Environmental Protection (DEM) in the planning and administration of a statewide environmental regulatory program consistent with the jurisdiction of an assigned DEM functional unit/office; to monitor, preserve, protect and improve the air, water or land resources of the state to promote public health, welfare and safety, prevent injury or detriment to human, plant life, animal life, physical property and other resources and foster the comfort and convenience of the state's inhabitants; and to do related work as required.