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 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.
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 Environmental Engineer VI within the Bureau of Water Resources, Division of Water Investment (DWI). The Division is charged with implementing the State Revolving Fund (SRF) regulations for Clean Water and Drinking Water. Since 1989, the SRF has been supporting communities in delivering capital projects that protect ground and surface water resources, ensure safe drinking water, and foster resilient communities. To date, the program has supported more than $10 billion in infrastructure investments across the Commonwealth, serving 97% of the state’s population. The program is nationally renowned and has become an important tool for communities tasked with addressing today’s pressing water quality challenges. The position will serve as the SRF State Program Manager. The SRF Program Manager will be the primary expert on SRF program regulations and is responsible for overseeing statewide implementation of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Projects to ensure compliance with program requirements including EPA guidance, internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and generally accepted project management practices. The position is responsible for ensuring SRF policies, regulations, and program practices are understood and implemented by SRF staff. The position supervises two section chiefs and their staff of engineers and accountants.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director, the Program Manager’s essential job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Stay current on all SRF regulations, EPA guidance, and project management practices; project management practices must adapt to changes in regulations and guidance immediately. It is the responsibility of the Program Manager to ensure Section Chiefs, staff Engineers, and Accountants are alerted to the changes and comply with the implementation guidance. The Program Manager is responsible for drafting and amending SOP documents to ensure current practices align with federal and state requirements and current practices are clearly documented as a reference for current and future staff. The Program Manager plays a lead role in preparing for EPA’s annual audit review of MA’s SRF Program.
- Recommend changes to DWI managers in program guidance, documents, and policies based on updates/revisions by EPA and/or other regulatory agencies’ guidance. Upon review and approval, the Program Manager will incorporate and implement the updates/revisions as instructed.
- Oversee the review and approval processes of all drinking water and clean water SRF projects, including infrastructure construction, planning, and asset management projects. The Program Manager is responsible for the statewide implementation of established SRF timelines and protocols, which may include assisting senior leadership and section chiefs with time sensitive work.
- Act as the main point of contact between DWI and the SRF-funded project teams, conveying the SRF policies and program practices to ensure compliance with those requirements.
- Make recommendations to DWI managers for resolving issues that occur during the implementation and operation of the SRF program, including, but not limited to, issues that relate to: project development; adapting process to align with updates to regulations and requirements; determining eligible project costs; communicating with project proponents and their consultants; handling invoice questions and challenges; and managing and supporting staff.
- Compile reports on the status of projects and the progress made toward their successful implementation. Ensure the SRF database reflects current project status for all SRF projects and captures required data fields for internal and external reporting, as well as audit preparation.
- Proactively participate in the facilitation of annual Project Evaluation Form reviews, offering professional assessments and analysis of proposed SRF projects to assist with project scoring.
- Support on-site interim and final SRF construction contract inspections and the preparation of all necessary construction contract reports. Review and approve SRF Construction Contract Change Orders. Oversee the collection of SRF Project Closeout materials and their archiving.
- Represent DWI at various events and opportunities, including but not limited to: conducting on-site project inspections, attending stakeholder meetings, delivering SRF presentations, and participating in webinars/forums. Assist in the creation of presentations and stakeholder materials, as needed.
- Support the Director’s capacity-building efforts by training and mentoring junior staff. Participate in the hiring process as directed.
- Lead engineering staff at weekly technical sessions.
- Finalize Project Approval Certificates and Project Regulatory Agreements for transmittal to the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust.
- Perform duties related to special projects and other SRF program duties, as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications at Hire:
- Thorough knowledge of the engineering principles of drinking water and clean water infrastructure.
- Extensive engineering experience in project management, planning, design, and construction.
- Knowledge of applicable SRF regulatory requirements.
- Ability to analyze and determine applicability of environmental/sanitary engineering data to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints, drawings, etc.
- Ability to understand, apply, and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, and guidelines governing assigned activities.
- Ability to successfully work independently, supervise staff, and adapt to varying work situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong analytic and computer skills, including database management and Microsoft 365.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental engineering. civil engineering, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering and (B) of which at least five years must have been in a professional capacity and (C) of which at least three years must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. An Associate's degree with a major In civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in environmental engineering, civil engineering. civil engineering technology, sanitary engineering. mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*
III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental engineering, civil engineering, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering 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 completed.
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.
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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.
