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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Senior Health Program Manager
Opening Date: July 24, 2026
Closing Date: August 6, 2026
Job Class Code: 4384
Grade: 28 (9)
Salary: $63,689.60 – $90,438.40
Position Number: 02000-2387
Location: Augusta
This position allows for partial telework with management approval.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
The Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DWP) is seeking a Senior Health Program Manager to take on a leadership role within the Program. The DWP’s mission is to protect public health by ensuring that Maine citizens have access to clean, abundant drinking water. The DWP regulates over 1900 public water systems in the State, ranging from the largest municipal systems with complex water quality treatment to very small untreated systems.
Core Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for directing and overseeing the Drinking Water Program’s (DWP) Data Management and Program Support Team, including administration and federal reporting associated with the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) database. This Team is responsible for ensuring that public drinking water meets all applicable federal and State regulations to prevent waterborne illnesses. This position is closely involved with the development of DWP policies and procedures, setting DWP goals and objectives, overseeing and evaluating DWP functions, directing outreach and education activities statewide, and representing DWP to organized groups and the public statewide and nationally. This Team is tasked with receiving, reviewing, assessing and tracking all mandatory water quality test results at Public Water Systems. The position oversees all records and data management, quality control, and rules implementation, including the determinations of noncompliance at Public Water Systems. This position also oversees administrative activities for the DWP. The position is a member of the DWP Management Team, setting direction and priorities for the Program.
Job responsibilities include:
1. Overseeing receipt of data from Public Water Systems, laboratories, and DWP staff, and ensuring that it receives quality assurance checks and is properly stored in the SDWIS database to identify regulatory violations and prevent public health threats. Making determinations on imminent health hazards at Public Water Systems that require immediate response.
2. Reviewing/approving staff decisions on how to manage various types of environmental and drinking water information in the database of record. These decisions ensure that information can be retrieved from the database in an efficient and accurate way.
3. Interpreting regulations, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and Maine’s Drinking Water Statute and Rules.
4. Consulting and coordinating with other CDC programs, CDC leadership and other agencies, and attending meetings/conferences to provide information and technical assistance.
5. Representing the DWP on national workgroups, including EPA’s National Data Management Users Workgroup.
6. Supervising a statewide team of professional, scientific, technical, contract, and administrative staff, including assigning and coordinating data processing, quality assurance, compliance determination and administrative work, monitoring progress toward goals, and reallocating work as needed. Determining how staff resources will be used to complete required tasks in an efficient and consistent manner.
7. Developing and revising standard operating procedures for monitoring/reporting, database use, and administration.
8. Providing appropriate training and skills-building for staff to ensure consistency and competency.
9. Reviewing and approving reports detailing the Drinking Water Program’s work as it relates to the EPA’s Public Water System Supervision Grant, as well as other progress reports.
10. Implementing administering, and complying with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices including AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, communication systems, and employee safety to comply with resource mandates and laws and ensure fair treatment of subordinate employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelors Degree in Public Health or Health Sciences, Health Education, one of the Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, or Education - AND - four (4) years experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation - OR - an equivalent eight (8) year combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred candidates will also have:
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal and State drinking water laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including public health principles, drinking water treatment, and conveyance systems.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills, including the ability to supervise staff, delegate work, prioritize competing tasks, meet deadlines, and manage program activities.
- Strong database management and analytical skills, including extensive knowledge of the federal SDWIS database, ability to create queries from a complex relational database, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and explain complex technical and regulatory information, develop education, and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups involved in Maine’s drinking water industry.
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.
Application Information:
For questions about this position, please contact Amy Lachance at [email protected]
Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
To request a paper application, please contact [email protected]
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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