Extensive interaction occurs with other Agency officials, other state officials, water system operators, local, officials, and the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief of Operations. Administers the state grant program for municipal water supplies under the provisions of Title 10 V.S.A., Chapter 55. Testifies before legislative subcommittees on matters related to public water systems and ground water management. Performs other related work as required.
Normal office working conditions generally prevail.
An incumbent must be able to deal with highly stressful public meetings where strongly divergent opinions are expressed. Five years at a professional level in natural resources management, public health, or water supply program management with three years at a supervisory level. Graduate work in public health, geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, soil science, engineering, environmental studies, or administration may be substituted for up to two years of general experience on a semester for six months basis.