Groundwater Supervisor

Job Summary

Position: GROUNDWATER SUPERVISOR
Occupation Category: 11-0000 Management Occupations
Employment Type: FULL-TIME
Post Date: 04/12/2024
Salary: USD 28.180-38.090
Close Date: 05/14/2024
Location: US:NH:CONCORD

GROUNDWATER SUPERVISOR (JOB ID: 39959)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

WATER DIVISION / DRINKING WATER & GROUNDWATER BUREAU

29 HAZEN DRIVE, CONCORD NH 03301

LEAD AND COPPER/DISINFECTION BYPRODUCT/BACTERIA MONITORING PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR

Position #42198

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services, Water Division, Drinking Water & Groundwater Bureau has a full time vacancy for a Lead and Copper/Disinfection Byproduct/Bacteria Monitoring Programs Supervisor.

Summary:

Supervises and coordinates duties related to multiple monitoring programs for the Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS – Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant’s relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below! See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate’s degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor’s degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master’s degree

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in any environmental science field, law or legal studies. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required experience.

Experience: Five years’ experience in water resource management, environmental regulation or enforcement, or related environmental science, plus three years of supervisory experience in any occupational area. If related to the program area, the supervisory experience will count as part of the five years’ total experience. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification: Possession of a validdriver’s license.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision. Knowledge of federal and state accounting and administrative procedures. Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations governing specific program(s) supervised. Ability to plan and coordinate the development of plans, policies and procedures. Ability to interpret and explain pertinent provisions of laws, rules and regulations. Ability to ascertain facts and obtain information by personal contact and observation in monitoring programs. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental officials, subordinate employees, and the general public. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

Responsibilities:

Develops implements, analyzes and evaluates program objectives and policies for multiple state and federal microbiological and lead and copper water system monitoring programs.

Supervises staff, develops and refines work methods, and evaluates personnel to accomplish Bureau goals associated with various monitoring programs. Ensures that subordinate employees receive timely performance reviews, delegates oversight responsibility for certain work outputs, and evaluates need for training, reassignment or increase/decrease in work responsibilities and output.

Develops, reviews, and analyzes Bureau procedures, policies and manuals to ensure consistency with state and federal rules. Recommends and implements revisions as required.

Researches monitoring data, documentation and appropriate state rules to determine public water system compliance with bureau regulations. Supervises and oversees enforcement of microbiological, disinfection by-product, lead and copper and groundwater rule violations.

Communicates and coordinates with the EPA and public water systems to implement new or updated drinking water regulations.

Communicates and coordinates with the Bureau’s Enforcement program by providing appropriate and complete data to ensure a consistent and equitable approach to enforcement issues.

Coordinates with municipalities, the Office of the Commissioner, the EPA and State Attorney General’s Office to initiate and implement bureau enforcement actions.

Continuously seeks to improve practices to add quality and value in support of the Department’s mission while identifying and eliminating unnecessary or redundant actions.

Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

Criminal background and driving record review required.

For further information please contact Bess Morrison, Supervisor at bess.a.morrison@des.nh.gov or at 603-271-0655.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee’s union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx