Under the direction of the AWD/LWD Superintendents, performs responsible technical, supervisory, and administrative work in overseeing the operations of the Lake Auburn watershed protection activities and ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and Maine Drinking Water rules, in order to maintain the existing waiver from water filtration. Work is typically very independent, routinely involving multiple projects and changing priorities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
¨ Oversees Watershed owned properties, and properties with conservation easements. Assists consultants with conservation easement monitoring and documentation.
¨ Assists Superintendents with the negotiations and procurement of properties under consideration for purchase for watershed conservation purposes. Serves as primary point of contact for Land negotiations.
¨ Investigates, responds and tracks changes in raw water quality that affect compliance with drinking water standards. Works closely with the UV Plant manager to discuss water quality trends, disseminate data, and develop plans to maintain compliance.
¨ Manages and supervises the Education and Outreach Coordinator, establishing work plans, setting goals, and monitoring performance.
¨ Monitors and responds to watershed activity, including recreation and illegal activity.
¨ Reviews watershed protection laws, activities, farm and forestry plans and development of watershed land that might impact raw water quality. Works closely with the City of Auburn Planning Department and Code Enforcement reviewing private forestry plans, septic system designs in the watershed. Monitors raw water quality and yield as necessary. Oversees private Lake water withdrawal program, issues hunting permits, and monitors land use in watershed generating reports and preparing letters of approval for permitted watershed land use changes.
¨ Attends bi-monthly Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission (LAWPC) meetings and reports on activities. Works with the Commission Clerks to prepare agendas, assists with minutes in preparation of meetings.
¨ Provides oversight of septic inspection program in watershed.
¨ Develops a monthly water quality report for the Superintendent to deliver to the Auburn Water District Trustees
¨ Oversees the execution of the Forest Management Plan working closely with a contracted Forester.
¨ Oversees the Gull Management Program. Works with contracted service through USDA or others to manage gulls, geese, beavers, and other animal species that threaten water quality.
¨ Manages the aquatic and terrestrial invasive species control program.
¨ Works with recreational clubs, associations, special event coordinators, snowmobile clubs, etc.as necessary to promote recreational opportunities that are consistent with LAWPC by laws and goals
¨ Coordinates activities of groups who are performing short and long-term research projects on the Lake (i.e Bates College, Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program, University System, etc.)
¨ Acts as public representative for the District and performs related public outreach, education, and public speaking. Ensures pertinent information is communicated to internal and external constituents.
¨ Oversees projects, writes grants for project funding, and fulfills reporting requirements for grants received.
¨ Maintains historical records regarding watershed protection (i.e. septic systems, forest harvest plans, phosphorous control, etc.).
¨ Hires and supervises seasonal courtesy boat inspectors. Applies for and manages CBI grants through the State.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.74 - $50.47 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Environmental permitting: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Arborist (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Auburn, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person