Job Description
Summary:
Directs the Authority’s Planning and Sustainability Department and is responsible for the development of the Authority’s long-term master planning function. Directs planning activities in the areas of public and environmental health, local infiltration/inflow (I/I) reduction program, mapping and modeling, hurricane preparedness, Orange and Yellow Notebook monthly and quarterly business metrics reporting and production. Collaborates with other departments to ensure compliance with drinking water regulations.
Posting Period: 5/11/2026 to 5/22/2026
Location: Chelsea
Salary: $180,000.00 to $194,000.00 Annually
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages the production of water and wastewater master plans and setting of capital program priorities. Leads water and wastewater policy development, and represents MWRA’s interests in state and federal regulatory development. Provides assistance with environmental planning to projects throughout the Operations Division.
- Directs MWRA’s Lead and Copper Rule compliance program, coordinating with MWRA water communities and state and federal regulators. Oversees MWRA’s outreach and financial assistance to encourage community replacement of lead service lines.
- Provides technical analyses for the system expansion, emergency connections and water supply agreement processes.
- Oversees the GIS mapping, data analysis, and demand forecasting functions for both water and sewer systems.
- Participates in preparing for collective bargaining and hears Step One Grievances.
Required Qualifications
- Analytical and writing skills as normally attained through a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public administration, planning science, engineering, or related field required. An advanced degree in public administration, law, environmental science, or related field preferred; and
- At least 10 years professional experience with state and federal environmental regulations development, compliance, and policy analysis of which at least five years are in a managerial or supervisory capacity preferably in the public sector; or
- A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License or driver’s license from another state.
- Ability to work evenings or weekends for urgent business issues or respond to business calls on MWRA assigned phone after hours.
- This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.
- Position may be eligible for up to 50% telework.
Knowledge and Abilities
- Understanding of the key principles of strategic planning and sustainability.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, train and assign duties to subordinates.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Works under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Programs, Policies and Planning.
Exercises general supervision of assigned professional and administrative staff.
