POSITION: Senior Program Manager, Monitoring, Inspection and Permitting

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: TRAC

UNION/GRADE: Unit 9/Grade 30

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BASIC PURPOSE:

Directs and manages the Toxic Reduction and Control (TRAC) Department's field operations sections which include the Inspection, Permitting, and Monitoring Programs. Oversees all inspection, permitting, and monitoring activities for the department and provides assistance to other sections within the Authority.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to the Director of TRAC.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervises Program Manager, Inspection and Permitting, Program Manager, Monitoring, and Program Manager, Construction Permitting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direction to Program Managers of inspections, monitoring, permitting and construction staff, related to the Industrial Pretreatment and 8M programs.
• Oversees staff responsible for developing, maintaining and processing permits including 8M permits, direct connection permits, and applicable environmental permits.
• Oversees coordination of 8M & direct connection permitting reviews with appropriate staff from other MWRA Departments such as Water Operations, Wastewater Operations, Engineering & Construction, Planning, Law, and the Executive Office.
• Oversees assignment of field resources by direct reports to support permit development & implementation.
• Establishes program and department policies by analyzing all pertinent issues and information regarding the impact of proposed policy and by determining the resources necessary to implement the policy. Reviews, recommends, and manages the implementation of policies and standard operating procedures within TRAC to maintain efficient, high quality programs that are in compliance with EPA and other regulatory requirements.
• Directs the use of computer systems to schedule and coordinate work, to ensure that staff time and functions are appropriately tracked and reported, and to carry out other job responsibilities.
• Oversees TRAC staff preparation and response to emergency spills/releases into sewer system and participation in development and implementation of emergency response policy.
• Ensures that staff coordinate with other TRAC groups and sections and with other MWRA departments, including the Department of Laboratory Services, and divisions as needed.
• Oversees staff participation in liaison, coordination, and educational activities within the MWRA and with other governmental agencies and the public.
• Coordinates with EPA's Regional Pretreatment Coordinator when necessary, to facilitate a categorical determination on the applicability of federal pretreatment standards.
• Identifies and directs coordination of training opportunities for staff in inspection and permitting procedures, waste treatment applications, and federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Oversees the Program Managers' review and evaluation of inspection and permitting documents generated by staff and ensures that they will support enforcement and defensible legal actions brought by MWRA or others.
• Performs administrative duties such as interviewing and recommending staff for hiring and promotion, reviewing and evaluating staff, scheduling work, developing budgets, managing vehicles, equipment, and supply acquisitions and maintenance, approving timesheets, helping to develop and implement training for staff members and maintaining discipline.
• Coordinates and implements special projects, as assigned by the Director of TRAC.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, a related engineering or science discipline, or other related field; Advanced degree is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental regulatory issues, policies, and practi