Pollution Reduction Project Manager

The Pollution Reduction Project Manager will manage multiple projects across the watershed. These projects include design and construction of home connections to sewer, upgrading existing septic systems to “best available nitrogen reducing technologies”, design and construction of neighborhood scale wastewater treatment facility, stormwater remediation projects, and various other pollution reduction projects.

Specific projects include:

• Full implementation of the Buttonwood to Bay project. Buttonwood Brook is a nutrient and pathogen impaired urban stream that runs from its headwaters in New Bedford, MA to its mouth at Inner Apponagansett Bay in Dartmouth, MA. Water quality here consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of all major harbors and coves in the Buzzards Bay watershed. Flowing within and adjacent to Environmental Justice populations, Buttonwood Brook remains a defining waterway and critical public resource within the city due to its relationship to Buttonwood Park and Zoo and proximity to urban neighborhoods. Specific tasks include:

• • Management of the connection of at least 40 unsewered homes to the town of Dartmouth’s municipal sewer.
  • Management of the design and implementation of green infrastructure at an urban zoo to reduce bacteria and nitrogen pollution.
  • Oversee the construction of stormwater BMPs and green infrastructure along the Kempton Street Corridor.
  • Prioritize and develop other pollution reduction projects, identify and seek funding for design and construction.

• Lead efforts to secure funding to reduce Combined Sewer Overflows in the City of New Bedford.
• Drive development and implementation of comprehensive wastewater management plans within Buzzards Bay communities that achieve real nitrogen reductions.
• Provide technical support to communities applying for state revolving fund loans to implement wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Upgrade existing septic systems to nitrogen reducing systems and track performance.

The Pollution Reduction Projects Manager will develop grant applications and perform grant management. The position will be expected to work on projects from concept to implementation, including but not limited to planning, budgeting, grant writing, developing procedures (QAPPs) and Requests for Proposals, to being present on site supervision and follow-on monitoring and tracking.

Desired Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have experience assessing, planning, budgeting, designing, and implementing pollution remediation projects including wastewater and stormwater projects.

• Projects are typically performed in cooperation with multiple partners such as cities and towns, neighborhood associations, academic institutions, and other non-profit organizations. The ability to effectively communicate and manage relationships with these diverse partners and homeowners is a critical component of this position. Evening meetings will be required.

• To support the dissemination of project results, this position will be expected to perform data collection, analysis and develop reports for internal and public use.

• Knowledge of Buzzards Bay communities a plus.

• The ideal candidate will have a technical background in environmental science, engineering or related discipline and at least five years of project management experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, conservation, engineering or related field required. Masters Degree preferred.

• The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success managing projects, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a passion for the environment and Buzzards Bay.