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*Who We Are:* The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxic and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more. * Who We Are as an Employer:* At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. *Description:* MassDEP’s Bureau of Water Resources is seeking an experienced manager and environmental professional to serve as Director for the Drinking Water Program (DWP). The Boston DWP team of about 32 staff is responsible for ensuring Massachusetts public water systems provide safe drinking water that meets state and federal standards. The Director of the Drinking Water Program (DWP) leads MassDEP in ensuring safe drinking water across the Commonwealth through oversight of over 50 programs related to the enforcement of SDWA provisions. ** *Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:* * Regulate and oversee water quality, treatment, distribution, reporting, and compliance for Public Water Systems (PWSs). * Lead programmatic efforts addressing key drinking water issues, including: o Lead and Copper Rule Revisions o Lead in Schools Expanded Assistance Program o Revised Total Coliform Rule o PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) o Cybersecurity o Source Approval and Protection o Distribution Protection o Consumer Confidence Reporting o Monitoring Waivers o Safe Drinking Water Act compliance database development and maintenance o Other current and emerging contaminants * Manage a multidisciplinary team of 30 staff, including Section Chiefs, engineers, and analysts. * Direct programs such as Source Water Approval and Protection, Capacity Development, Sanitary Survey Inspections, Water Quality Monitoring and Reporting, and Public Health Orders and Notices. * Coordinate with MassDEP regional and Boston program staff to ensure consistent policy and regulatory implementation aligned with State Revolving Fund Program goals and priorities. * Ensure DWP programs include training, technical assistance, and compliance support for PWSs. * Oversee DWP’s budgeting, staffing, and program operations. * Monitor and manage water supply projects, including grant tracking and reporting. * Maintain and oversee the DWP Communication Hub to provide real-time communication, regulatory updates, technical assistance, and funding information to water suppliers, consultants, regulated entities, and partners. *Preferred Qualifications:* * Strong knowledge of drinking water, water quality, watershed management, wastewater, and environmental/public health, including relevant laws, regulations, and policies. * Experience in program management, policy development, monitoring, and evaluation. * Proven ability to lead and develop staff, manage teams, and oversee complex technical projects. * Skilled in project management, process improvement, and change management. * Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support decision-making and policy development. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively. * Ability to build consensus, manage competing interests, mediate conflicts, and collaborate with state, federal, and stakeholder partners. * Proficient with analytical and computer-based tools to support program and project management. ** *MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:* Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. *Substitutions:* I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. *_Comprehensive Benefits_* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? _Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!_ *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.* The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. **Job:** **Environmental and Energy* **Organization:** **Department of Environmental Protection* **Title:** *Drinking Water Program Director* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street* **Requisition ID:** *2500070M*