Drinking Water Rules Administrator

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DWP) is seeking a Drinking Water Rules Administrator to oversee the Rules Unit. This position supervises eight Rule Specialists in the DWP’s Rule Unit. The Unit is responsible for reading, understanding and interpreting all rules and regulations related to drinking water to assure the safety and reliability of public drinking water, prevent waterborne illnesses, and avoid water supply disruptions. The DWP administers federal and State statutes and rules related to drinking water to ensure the safety of Maine’s public drinking water. The DWP regulates over 1,900 public water systems, ranging from the largest municipal systems with complex water quality treatment to very small untreated water systems. The DWP’s mission is to protect public health by ensuring that Maine citizens have access to clean, abundant drinking water.

Requirements

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental science or related area which includes at least two (2) years of supervisory or program management/administration experience.
Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal and State laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the safe and reliable provision of public drinking water.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of the principles of public health related to safe drinking water, including drinking water treatment and conveyance.
Ability to supervise subordinate personnel, including ability to plan, organize, and delegate work and direct and evaluate personnel and activities.

Responsibilities

Ensuring accurate, consistent and timely oversight of compliance determinations by the Rule Specialists, pursuant to drinking water regulations.
Establishing specific performance criteria, providing intensive training, and performing quality control to ensure all Rule Specialists understand the requirements and are held accountable for implementing those standards.
Providing guidance when there are differing interpretations of rules.
Knowledge and interpretation of drinking water regulations, including the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and Maine’s Drinking Water Statute and Rules.
Supervision of a team of technical staff, including assigning and coordinating tasks, monitoring progress toward goals, and reallocating work as needed.
Determining how staff resources will be used to complete required tasks in an efficient and consistent manner.
Oversight of compliance determinations, including violation determinations, sample schedule creation/changes, actions related to elevated sample results, review of training modules developed by staff, new well approval work, sanitary survey review, etc.
Oversight of quarterly update submittals to EPA on health-based violations and lead contact for Rules-related questions during EPA annual reviews and data audits.
Consultation and coordination with other DWP staff to provide information and technical assistance.
Development and revision of policies and standard operating procedures.
Development and delivery of appropriate training and skills building for staff to ensure consistency and competency.
Participation in weekly management team meetings and reporting to the Data Management and Program Support Section Manager.
Implementation, administration, and compliance with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices including AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, communication systems, and employee safety to comply with resource mandates and laws and ensure fair treatment of subordinate employees.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
12 days of sick leave per year
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
Health Insurance Premium Credit
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account