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MA DEP

Deputy Regional Director, BWR WERO - (24000AA9)

Description

 

Who We Are:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. 

 

Who We Are as an Employer: 

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

 

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

 

 

Job Opening:

The Department of Environmental Protection, MassDEP seeks highly qualified applicants for the position of Program Manager VII (M VII). This position is assigned to the Western Regional Office (WERO) Bureau of Water Resources, located in Springfield, MA and is responsible for managing upwards of 26 staff addressing municipal, environmental and climate change-related impacts regarding drinking water, wastewater and wetlands matters in 106 communities.

 

 

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Regional Director, this position serves as the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for the Bureau of Water Resources (BWR) in the Western Regional Office.  The DRD will be responsible for managing and supervising all BWR operations in MassDEP’s western region including implementation and enforcement of state and federal environmental rules and regulations in the areas of Wetlands and Waterways, Drinking Water, Wastewater Management (Municipal, Industrial and Title 5), Water Management Act, Underground Injection Control, staff management and associated program policy development. In addition to demonstrating proven upper-level organizational management experience, applicants should have significant experience in the environmental field.

 

 

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Plan, direct and oversee permitting, compliance assurance, enforcement, and compliance assistance activities, and ensure that decision-making is conducted in accordance with MassDEP statutes, regulations, and policies.

  • Develop strategies to analyze water related impacts from climate change with regards to flooding, water contamination and pollution of wetlands and water resources, including the development and implementation of emergency response procedures.

  • Participate as a proactive, collaborative, and effective member of the Western Regional Office management team.

  • Design and implement systems for measuring environmental protection efforts and staff performance.

  • Manage bureau section chiefs and their staff in the performance of their duties. 

  • Represent the Regional Director with key stakeholders.

  • Represent the Western Region at statewide BWR staff meetings and participate in BWR environmental policy, regulation and program development activities. 

  • Manage personnel activities (performance evaluations, hiring, disciplinary actions, work assignment and staff development).

  • Support and implement Department goals for addressing Environmental Justice, Diversity and Equity.

 

As a public manager, the DRD will be responsible for the implementation within this unit of Affirmative Action principles, Americans with Disabilities Act, Minority Business Enterprise Procurement, and Department personnel policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal rules. 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications at Hire:

  • Candidates with the following qualifications are strongly preferred for this position:

  • Demonstrated strong leadership abilities and supervisory experience.

  • Working knowledge of statutes and regulations concerning Wetlands and Waterways, Drinking Water and Wastewater Management and/or other associated environmental regulations.  

  • Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and effective decision-making, within a large organization. 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Public speaking skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with stakeholders and regulated entities.

  • Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts.

  • Ability to adjust priorities to meet emerging or changing program requirements.

  • Ability to foster professional growth of staff through training, performance review and recognizing individual accomplishment.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of management including planning, organizing, directing, problem solving, team building, organizational behavior, and employee relations.

  • Knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to environmental protection and public health.

 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

 

Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

 

Substitutions:

 

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

 

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

 

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

 

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

 

 

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

 

 

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

 

Official Title: Program Manager VII

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Springfield-436 Dwight

Job

: Environmental and Energy

Agency

: Department of Environmental Protection

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Dec 11, 2024, 1:15:26 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 95,982.38 - 148,039.17 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Chris Mendez, DEI Manager ENV - 6176261282

Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes

Town of Athol

Town of Athol DPW Water Division Job Opportunities

Winners want the ball in their hand when the game is on the line, come join our winning team.

The Athol DPW water division has two positions to fill, Water Distribution Forman and Secondary Water Operator due to impending retirements. You can be that person to plug that leak in our roster. We are looking for professionals to fill those holes in the DPW Water Division. 

Just like replacing old pipes, we are now in need of replacing retired operators. If being part of a winning team/atmosphere and a great working environment is what you are looking for, then go for it.

Applications can be found on-line at the townofathol.org website, and you many also obtain an application from the DPW office Rm 24, 584 Mian Street Athol, MA 01331.

Athol DPW is also willing to train the right committed applicants.

Job Descriptions available upon request.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Town of Monson

Water and Sewer Certified Operator

The Town of Monson is accepting applications for a qualified Certified Operator for the Water and Sewer Department to provide technical work to operate and maintain the water and sewer systems. The Town of Monson (pop. 8,150) is in Hampden County of Western Massachusetts.

 

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

License requirements include Massachusetts CDL Class B Driver’s, Hoisting 2A, D-2 and T-1 Certified Operator of Drinking Water facilities.

 

Job Duties

See Water & Sewer Certified Operator Job Description which can be found at www.monson- ma.gov/212/Human-Resources.

 

Work Schedule

The position is budgeted for 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm. Responds to emergencies, hours and shifts varies daily, scheduled weekend and holiday work is required.

 

Salary/Benefits

This is a union benefited position with a work schedule of 40 hours a week and with a pay range of $29.66-$36.88. Benefits include health, life, dental, vision, flexible spending, paid holidays and retirement. 10 days paid vacation after 90 days continuous employment.

 

Application Process

Visit the Employment Opportunities page at https://www.monson-ma.gov/212/Human- Resources for an application. Interested candidates must submit an application and resume to

hr@monson-ma.gov. This Institution is an equal opportunity employer.

UMASS - DEP

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Drinking Water Program (DWP) partners with UMass Amherst to provide training and technical assistance to small and/or disadvantaged public water systems (PWS) in Massachusetts. UMass Amherst / MassDEP is currently looking to hire individuals to assist small and/ordisadvantaged PWS with aspects of the USEPA EC-SDC Grant Program to address emerging contaminants in drinking water.

 

This work may include assisting PWS through one or more of the following tasks:

  • Complete grant paperwork such as Project Scopes of Work, budget forms, and associated documentation

  • Evaluate PWS grant eligibility and financial need

  • Use federal and/or state tools for demonstrating grant eligibility and financial need and collect documentation to support eligibility and need

  • Assist PWS with project planning to address emerging contaminants such as PFAS or manganese

  • Ensure PWS compliance with grant requirements throughout the project timeline such as BABA, MEPA, MassDEP permits, etc.

  • Complete monthly project reporting forms for PWS grantees

  • Coordinate with PWS owners, operators, and/or contractors throughout the entire grant period

  • Develop training and guidance materials

  • Conduct training for PWS owners and/or operators

  • Respond to phone and email inquiries about the grant program

  • Attend periodic virtual (video conference) project meetings

Several positions are available. The selected candidate(s) will provide technical assistance primarily via phone/email and virtual meetings. Some in person meetings may occur on a case- by-case basis. Applicants must have a background in drinking water, engineering, grant management, or other closely related field. Basic computer andcommunication/people skills are required. Candidates of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to apply.

Schedule: 10-20 hours per week

Compensation: $18-45/hr depending on experience. This is an hourly, non-benefitted position.

 

Please send a resume and a brief statement of interest to drinkingwater@umass.edu . Include “EC-SDC TAP Position” in the email subject line.

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