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Engineering Team Supervisor

Maine | Engineering | Full-time | Partially remote

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Senior Environmental EngineerOpening Date: March 25, 2024Closing Date: April 30, 2024Job Class Code: 6322

Grade: 09-28 (Supervisory)

Salary: $68,640.00 - $93,704.00/ yr.*

*inclusive of an 11% stipendPosition 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).

Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Preferred candidates will also have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication

• Experience in Construction Project Management and Inspection

• Knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act

• Knowledge and experience working with Public System Systems

• Knowledge and experience with the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund or other Federal funding programs

• Computer skills

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Agency information:

TheDepartment of Health and Human Services (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

For additional information about this position,please contact McKenzie Parker, Chief Engineer at (207) 557-2255.

*To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with your application.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format. To request a paper application, please contact Ashley.Smith@Maine.gov (Ashley.Vigue@Maine.gov) .

Benefits

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.41 % of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .

• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal) .

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.