Engineering Team Supervisor

Location: Maine,None,None

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Senior Environmental Engineer

Opening Date: March 25, 2024

Closing Date: April 30, 2024

Job Class Code: 6322
Grade:  09-28  (Supervisory)
Salary: $68,640.00 - $93,704.00/ yr.*
*inclusive of an 11% stipend

Position Number: 2032-1872    

Position Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta, Portland or Bangor. This opportunity allows occasional telework with management approval.

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that allows you to make a positive impact on public health and the environment? The Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DWP) is looking for an Engineering Team Supervisor to provide leadership for a small Engineering Team overseeing water system design and construction projects throughout the State, along with the administration of grant funds for drinking water related construction projects.  This support will enable the DWP to assist small and large public water systems to meet the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act for the purpose of providing safe water to consumers. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to vital water infrastructure improvement projects throughout Maine.

This position directly supports the administration of approximately $50M of Drinking Water State Revolving Funds annually, including tracking grant related requirements and sub-recipient awards, reviewing and approving invoices and payments, submitting quarterly progress reports, and providing technical assistance to Public Water Systems and consultants.  As the Engineering Team Supervisor, you will provide leadership, oversight, and accountability to these efforts. 

Reasons to Work with Us:
1.    Meaningful Impact: As an Environmental Engineer in the Drinking Water Program, you will be at the forefront of protecting public health and ensuring safe drinking water for communities across Maine. By coordinating and supporting infrastructure improvement projects, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing overall drinking water quality.
2.    Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance, and that's why we offer partial telework options, up to three days per week. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually and have peace of mind with our excellent benefit packages and retirement pension plan.
3.    Professional Growth: As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to attend relevant trainings, work sessions, and conferences both in-state and out-of-state. We believe in empowering our employees to stay updated with the latest trends and practices in the industry.
4.    Collaborative Work Environment: Join a team that values a supportive and collaborative work environment. You'll have the chance to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.

As supervisor of the Drinking Water Program (DWP) Engineering Team, your core responsibilities will include:
•    Providing project level guidance to DWP Project Managers on the administration of drinking water system construction projects funded by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF); 
•    Providing technical assistance on water system design and construction to staff, peers, public water system personnel, water treatment system installers, engineers, and consultants, and others; 
•    Overseeing and providing project level management of Federal and State treatment grants, including the award of grants, review of designs, and approval of reimbursement requests;
•    Providing assistance and oversight of engineering reviews completed by the Engineering Team;
•    Providing engineering and technical support to DWP Public Water System Inspectors and other DWP personnel;
Supervising a team of engineers to achieve the mission and goals of the Drinking Water Program; 
•    Assisting in the development of the annual DWSRF Intended Use Plan and other federal grant applications; 
•    Developing and presenting public education materials associated with drinking water system improvements and the DWSRF program at tradeshows, conferences, and training events; and
•    Participating on the DWP Management Team, engaging in program management decision making and continuous improvement. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure of a Professional Engineer and two (2) years of professional experience in environmental engineering or related field after licensure

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).