The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental Services has a vacancy.The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare.Lead environmental permitting efforts that make a statewide impact. This executive leadership role oversees Louisiana's Air Permits Division, guiding regulatory programs, strategic initiatives, and environmental policy decisions that protect public health while supporting responsible economic development..Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:A bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, natural resources, physical science, health sciences, or nuclear science plus six years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; or an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory; ORA master's degree in any of the qualifying educational fields plus five years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; or an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory; ORA doctorate in any of the qualifying educational fields plus four years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; or an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties: Direct and oversee statewide operations of the Air Permits Division, ensuring effective administration of air permitting programs and regulatory activities.Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans, operational goals, budgets, and resource allocation for the Division.Establish and enforce technical standards, policies, and operating procedures to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and departmental requirements.Represent the Department before legislative committees, public hearings, industry stakeholders, and other forums to communicate environmental policies and regulatory decisions.Provide executive-level supervision and leadership to professional, technical, and administrative staff, fostering accountability, ethical conduct, and high-performance service delivery.Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Promotion – Internal Open only to current permanent employees of DEQDomicile: East Baton Rouge Overview of the five major offices within the agency: It provides information on the mission, function, and organization along with a biography for each member of management. Office of the Secretary Office of Management and FinanceOffice of Environmental ServicesOffice of Environmental ComplianceOffice of Environmental AssessmentHow To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy, contact:Sarah McFarlandLDEQ/Human ResourcesP.O. Box 4303, Baton Rouge LA, 70821225-219-3850This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.