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_Who We Are:_ The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources. _Who We Serve:_ MassDEP's mission is to protect and enhance the Commonwealth's natural resources - air, water, and land - to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of all people, and a clean and safe environment for future generations. In carrying out this mission MassDEP commits to address and advance environmental justice and equity for all people of the Commonwealth; provide meaningful, inclusive opportunities for people to participate in agency decisions that affect their lives; and ensure a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. _Job Opening:_ The Department of Environmental Protection seeks applicants forEnvironmental Analyst V – Section Chief, Drinking Water, Northeast Regional Office, Woburn to perform the following duties: In this position, and under the direction of the Bureau of Water Resources (BWR) Deputy Regional Director (DRD) in the Northeast Regional Office in Woburn (NERO), the EA V will serve as Section Chief of the Drinking Water Section and will be responsible for supervising the program operations of the Drinking Water Program, including but not limited to, the supervision of approximately fourteen (14) Environmental Analysts and Environmental Engineers. This position will be located at the MassDEP Northeast Regional Office in Woburn, MA. and will be responsible for assigning and managing the review and processing of all Safe Drinking Water Act related permit applications, water quality monitoring and tracking; and compliance and enforcement. Specific duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Review of permitting documents drafted by engineering and analyst staff for new source(s), treatment installation and/or changes; and, system modifications, including issuing various approvals related to the Drinking Water Regulations; 2. Interpret and make permitting and compliance determinations on complex drinking water issues utilizing Massachusetts laws, regulations, policies and guidance; 3. Oversee the compliance and enforcement activities within the Drinking Water Program, ranging from low level (e.g., monitoring and reporting violations) to high level (e.g., unilateral boil water orders, administrative consent orders) enforcement; 4. Oversee the data management and tracking of permit applications, compliance determinations, etc.; 5. Supervise staff inspections of drinking water facilities, including sanitary survey inspections to ensure consistency in sanitary survey reports. 6. Ensure the implementation of relevant environmental regulations, policies, and procedures, including timely execution of new regulatory requirements in accordance with programmatic timelines; 7. Provide technical support to NERO drinking water staff, operators/owners of drinking water facilities, and public officials on a range of issues including water treatment, operations, and distribution system compliance; 8. Participate in policy, program development and regional coordination for statewide consistency; 9. Ensure consistent communication of Drinking Water program issues with the BWR DRD and the NERO Regional Director. 10. Conduct and attend technical, enforcement, and public meetings; and 11. Perform other related job duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications: * In depth technical knowledge and experience with MassDEP Drinking Water regulations, policies and guidance. * Demonstrated proficiency in reviewing engineering plans and technical reports related to drinking water operations and treatment systems. * Supervisory experience, including planning and assigning work, conducting periodic work evaluations, and motivating staff to work effectively, and demonstrated ability to manage professional staff performing a wide range of technical and regulatory activities. * Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines. * Experience in interacting and coordinating with federal, state and local officials, consultants and general public on Drinking Water Program matters. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in a team. * Enforcement experience preferred. * Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. * Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and online coordination platforms (TEAMS, ZOOM). First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least four years must have been in a professional capacity, and of which (C) at least two years must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions. Substitutions: I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health 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 competed. 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. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *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. Job: Science* *Organization: Department of Environmental Protection *Title: *Environmental Analyst V - Section Chief, Drinking Water, Northeast Regional Office Location: Massachusetts-Woburn-150 Presidential Way Requisition ID: 24000522