Clean Water Initiative Senior Manager

The Water Investment Division (WID) seeks a Clean Water Initiative Senior Manager to lead a dedicated team advancing Vermont's clean water efforts. Oversees implementation of the Clean Water Initiative Program's (CWIP) mission "to efficiently, effectively, and equitably align and coordinate clean water efforts statewide with a broad network of partners, develop and provide financial and technical resources for clean water partners to implement and sustain projects, and capture, assess, and communicate the progress and impact of clean water efforts." The ideal incumbent will foster a healthy team culture, strong partner relationships, and continuous improvement.

The position also manages administrative, managerial, and technical aspects of the interagency Clean Water Initiative established under 10 V.S.A. *1387.

The Incumbent will serve on the Water Investment Division Management Team (WIDMT), contributing to the Division's broader mission "to steward and sustain public investment in water resources and infrastructure by securing and targeting financial and technical assistance while ensuring transparency and accountability to the public and stakeholders."

Reports to the WID Director. Potential to telework.

Job Duties:

1. Program Management & Supervision
Lead CWIP, managing professional and technical staff. Guide strategic planning, foster positive and collaborative culture, and ensure efficient operations. Support staff development and workload prioritization. Oversee performance management.

2. WIDMT
Represent CWIP on WIDMT. Communicate CWIP priorities and needs to WIDMT and Director. Collaborate with WIDMT to build WID culture, define roles and responsibilities, and implement operational improvements across WID.

3. Interagency Coordination
Lead interagency Clean Water Initiative coordination. Support Agency of Administration, ANR/DEC leadership, and Clean Water Board in setting strategy for annual clean water budgets. Lead Interagency Clean Water Initiative Workgroup in drafting annual clean water budget recommendations and delivering public communications.

4. Financial & Technical Program Oversight
Oversee CWIP's budgeting, funding policy, and fund management across sources and sectors. Oversee design/management of funding programs that support diverse clean water partners/projects. Deliver accessible resources/training on funding programs.

5. Tracking, Accountability & Communications
Oversee systems for tracking, reporting, and communicating clean water investment outcomes and total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation progress. Ensure data integrity, transparency, and public accessibility. Promote adaptive management of clean water strategies based on performance data.

6. Other Duties as Assigne

• Proven leadership skills/experience fostering strong team dynamics and clear communications.
• Extensive supervision experience and commitment to employee growth/development.
• Experience budgeting, fund management, and program design for multimillion-dollar initiatives.
• Skilled public communicator capable of representing ANR/DEC in highly visible forums (e.g., legislature, public meetings, and media interviews).
• Demonstrated ability to build/sustain constructive stakeholder relationships.
• Strong knowledge and application of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Project management and conflict resolution skills. Ability to coordinate collaborative work across internal/external partners.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities; adept at managing diverse projects, priorities, and workload pressures.
• Technical knowledge of surface water management strategies and policies, including TMDL implementation.
• Proficient in standard office software and data management tools.

This position, Clean Water Initiative Senior Manager (Job Requisition #52620), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Emily.Bird@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, but with occasional travel to project sites, day or evening meetings, for which private means of transportation may occasionally be necessary, and field inspection and reviews in such locations as along river corridors and development sites. Public speaking and attendance at meetings and hearings is necessary. An incumbent must be able to represent the agency at stressful public meetings where strongly divergent opinions may be expressed.

Master's degree or higher in hydrogeology, chemistry, soil science, engineering, environmental studies, environmental law, or public administration AND four (4) years or more at a professional level in an environmental management or regulatory program in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

OR

Bachelor's degree in engineering, a physical or biological science or other field closely related to environmental conservation AND eight (8) years or more at a professional level in an environmental management or regulatory program INCLUDING four (4) years or more in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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