Environmental Services Manager

Portland Water District; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Water District seeks an experienced leader to direct its Environmental Services Department, including Laboratory Services, Source Protection, and Lake Security Programs. The role shapes planning, budgeting, and strategic direction to ensure accurate monitoring and reporting for water and environmental operations.

The successful candidate will coordinate with Operations and support departments, manage regulatory compliance efforts, and oversee communication with agencies, municipalities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of practical experience with environmental laws and regulations ( Clean Water Act / Safe Drinking Water Act ).
• Experience supervising technical staff and directing data collection, interpretation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monitoring and reporting of environmental data for water and wastewater operations.
• Direct Watershed Control Program for Sebago Lake and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with Operations supervisors to provide technical environmental and emergency planning input.
• Manage outreach to agencies, municipalities, and the public regarding environmental activities.
• Present District positions and projects to regulators, officials, and citizen groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Purpose/Customer Impact: Under Administrative Direction - Leads PWD's Environmental Services Department including the Laboratory Services, Source Protection, and Lake Security Programs. Performs the planning, budgeting and strategic direction of the department. Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of analyses required for the monitoring and reporting requirements of the Water, Wastewater, and Environmental Services departments. Oversees the Regulatory Security and Emergency Planning Programs.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Executive Director of Asset Management and Planning

Direct Reports: Regulatory and Security Advisor, Source Protection Coordinator, Environmental Compliance Coordinator, Chief of Security Operations

Interrelationships: Daily contact with municipal officials, State and local regulators, environmental organizations, and the public concerning PWD's environmental activities. Daily contact with the Operations Department Managers, regular contact with managers and staff of PWD support departments, and the Senior Management Team.

Independent Action: Assumes a high degree of oversight and supervisory responsibility of Environmental Services activities of PWD. Sets departmental goals, directs initiatives, and tracks programmatic performance. Participates in the strategic planning process. Develops the department’s annual budget and supports the budgeting process. Leads departmental communication to staff, stakeholders and the community.

Essential Accountabilities

• Ensure the direction and oversight of staff and activities required for monitoring and reporting requirements of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, particularly the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. Ensure the timely collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of environmental data relating to water and wastewater operations at PWD.
• Direct PWD's Watershed Control Program for Sebago Lake including compliance
• with existing requirements and programs and modification to meet future needs.
• Regularly collaborate with Water and Wastewater Operations supervisors and staff to share information and provide technical expertise relating to the environmental, security and emergency planning impact of operations. Provide operations and maintenance data to aid in the efficient operation of District facilities.
• Manage and oversee outreach initiatives to communicate with agencies, municipalities and individuals concerning PWD’s environmental activities and initiatives.
• Make presentations of District positions and projects to professional organizations, State and Federal regulators, State and municipal officials, and citizen groups.
• Serve as an educational resource by sharing job-related expertise with colleagues and customers.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Essential Job Functions: sitting, standing, walking, bending, data entry/typing, clear verbal and written communication, visual accuracy, reaching, twisting, telephone usage, driving.

Minimum Requirements: An individual must be able to perform Essential Accountabilities and Job Functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years practical experience related to compliance with environmental laws and regulations, particularly the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. State and/or Federal regulatory experience preferred.
• Experience supervising technical staff and directing the collection, interpretation and reporting of technical data.
• Experience preparing and meeting budgets and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with MS Office software including Word, Excel and Access.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, positively influence others toward a common goal, and share information with a wide range of people.
• Able to facilitate the successful accomplishment of group and team goals by promoting a clear sense of purpose, inspiring a positive attitude to work, delegating effectively to others, and arousing a strong desire to succeed among team members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Proven ability to sponsor complex projects and serve as a mentor to staff. Flexible, resourceful and innovative.
• A skilled communicator with experience organizing and presenting technical information to a general audience verbally and in written communication.
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Maine Driver's License, with a satisfactory driving record.