Manager, Combined Sewer Overflows

Manager, Combined Sewer Overflow Programs (CSO)

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Chelsea

The MWRA is looking for a Manager, Combined Sewer Overflow Programs (CSO) that manages all aspects of MWRA’s Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program including the development of a Long-Term Control Plan, coordination with member communities and regulatory agencies, outreach to stakeholders, environmental permitting, oversight of project development, and the program’s capital budget. This position works under the general supervision of the Director, Environmental and Regulatory Affair. They would exercise direct supervision of the assigned unit including a Program Manager and directly manages consultants.

This position:

• Oversees the development of an Updated CSO Control Plan for CSOs discharging to the Charles River and Mystic River/Alewife Brook watersheds. This includes leading the development of a Financial Capability Assessment, review of water quality and hydraulic modeling, and the development of a Use Attainability Analysis for the watersheds and development of future Water Quality Standards Variances. Ensures that the planning, evaluation, and development of new projects are in compliance with any local, state, or federal requirements/policies.
• Coordinates with other Departments on compliance and reporting requirements associated with MWRA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the Deer Island Treatment Plant, MassDEP’s Sewer Notification regulations, and other relevant permits, programs, and regulations.
• Oversees the work of staff and professional engineering consultants, including all work products, to ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, quality of outputs and compliance with scope of services and contract terms
• Recommends and develops agency, program, or department policy by analyzing all pertinent issues and information regarding the impact of proposed policy on the provision of services to clients, consumers, or the general public and by determining the resources necessary to implement such policy.

This position requires Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public administration, science, engineering, or related field required. An advanced degree in public administration, law, environmental science, or related field preferred and an understanding of wastewater system operations and engineering as acquired by at least eight years of experience. This includes at least four years experience in a managerial or supervisory position or any equivalent combination of education or experience. Additionally, they should have thorough understanding of CSO systems, including hydrology, hydraulics, sewer and storm water systems design, and storm water management practices.

Salary: $150,860.00 – $171,360.00 annually

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. *May be eligible for up to 50% telework after an initial waiting period. *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.

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Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.