Central Region Drinking Water Section Chief-Environmental Analyst V – (260002F9)

Job description 

Central Region Drinking Water Section Chief-Environmental Analyst V – (260002F9)

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.

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 toxic 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.

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.

Description:

MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Section Chief for Drinking Water (Environmental Analyst V) (EAV).  This position is assigned to the Central Regional Office (CERO) Bureau of Water Resources (BWR) and is responsible for supervision and management of the CERO Drinking Water Program unit and staff.  The position directly oversees staff work assignments for Sanitary Survey inspections, permits, enforcement actions, MEPA reviews, and compliance reviews.  Additionally, the position manages the program’s regional data and record management; coordinates with other BWR programs; provides technical assistance and outreach to stakeholders and municipalities with timely and accurate information; implements Human Resource activities such as hiring and EPRS reviews; supports the CERO management team; and supports Boston office by participating in the development of policies, regulations, and guidance for the Drinking Water Program.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise and manage CERO DWP staff;
• Oversee compliance and enforcement activities for the program;
• Oversee the assignment, review, and issuance of DWP related permits and approvals;
• Provide timely response to complaints and inquiries from the public;
• Oversee data management and tracking systems including maintaining program records using standard naming conventions and methods;
• Identify training needs for staff;
• Encourage technical assistance and pre-Application meetings for stakeholders;
• Provide and participate in educational workshops for stakeholders;
• Take steps to ensure high-quality and timely communication with stakeholders, including reviewing written work products for clarity, grammar, tone, and content;
• Conduct EPRS for staff in accordance with DEP policies, including providing regular feedback to staff on performance;
• Communicate potentially controversial issues, meetings with municipal leaders (BOS, Mayor, TA), legislature inquires, and/or press inquiries to the DRD and RD as appropriate;
• Work with the DRD, Chiefs, and Program Directors to identify priorities and areas for operational improvement;
• Ensure that requests for assistance from the DRD and RD are responded to in a timely way with accurate information;
• Provide coverage for DRD in an acting capacity as needed;
• Participate in Drinking Water Program meetings on behalf of CERO and provide updates to DRD and staff on meeting agendas, discussions, and outcomes, and OGC work requests;
• Review Project Evaluation Forms and coordinates with the Municipal Services State Revolving Fund in the region for wastewater projects;
• Work with CERO MEPA coordinator and staff to provide suitable and timely comments on MEPA filings;
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of MassDEP statutes, regulation, policies, guidance, related to DWP and other BWR related programs.
• Ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely, and to explain concepts in a logical sequence verbally and in writing.
• Ability to represent the Department in a professional manner at inspections, public meetings, and formal enforcement proceedings.
• Ability to supervise, provide constructive feedback, and motivate staff.
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and municipal, state, and federal officials.
• Strong knowledge and ability using computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, GIS).
• Ability to multitask and strong time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and record management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to follow instructions, guidelines, and procedures.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least four years must have been in a professional capacity, and of which (C) at least two years must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions. 

Substitutions: 

I. An Associate’s degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* 

II. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* 

III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.* 

*education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually competed. 

NOTE:  Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.  No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.