Enforcement And Quality Assurance Administrator

Position Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.

The Maine CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Unit is looking for an Enforcement and Quality Assurance Administrator to be a leader in our team’s efforts to promote the long-term health of Maine children and families by preventing, detecting, and eliminating lead exposures. Our multidisciplinary team provides a comprehensive response to lead-exposed children as part of Maine’s goal to eradicate childhood lead poisoning.

In this job, you will have a key role on a team charged with conducting investigations and administering enforcement actions in response to identifying a lead-exposed child or lead hazards in a home. These actions are aimed at identifying and removing sources of lead exposure in a child’s environment. In this new position, you will focus on improving our program’s capacity to enforce Maine’s Lead Poisoning Control Act among property owners and manage policies, procedures, and data that support consistent and timely delivery of services. In addition to experience navigating complex regulatory issues, your collaboration and consensus building skills will be needed as you work closely with managers, case investigators, informatics staff, partners, and external agencies. 

Core Responsibilities:

As a key member of the CLPPU team, your core responsibilities will include:
•    Managing cases that violate Maine’s Lead Poisoning Control Act, by issuing administrative fines and assisting Maine CDC with preparing and providing witness testimony in administrative hearings;
•    Leading collaborative efforts to develop and update standard operating procedures, policies, and rules related to Maine’s Lead Poisoning Act and its associated rules;
•    Guiding staff in policy interpretation and resolving questions with the agency’s Policy and Compliance Unit;
•    Developing and monitoring quality measures related to case management and contracted services;
•    Research and compile records in response to requests for information and documents;
•    Supervising team members, including those who coordinate program data and informatics systems;
•    Managing contracts for environmental lead investigations;
•    Drafting and updating correspondence and documents for compliance decisions and enforcement actions;
•    Drafting and maintaining memoranda of understanding and data sharing agreements; and
•    Managing cases as needed to ensure continuity of services.

Minimum Qualifications: 

(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).
An eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental science or related area which includes at least two (2) years of supervisory or program management/administration experience.  Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework.

Preferred candidates will also have:
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex regulatory information to a variety of audiences;
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners;
•    Experience with regulatory enforcement actions, administrative hearings, and conflict resolution;
•    Experience with leading and facilitating group processes to develop and update standard operating procedures and policies;
•    Experience with leading and facilitating rulemaking processes, including knowledge of Maine’s Administrative Procedures Act;
•    Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to environmental lead inspections and abatement of lead hazards;
•    Experience with using data and processes to measure and improve program performance;
•    Experience with staff supervision; and
•    Experience with State of Maine contract management and procurement processes.

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 additional information about this position  please contact Karyn Butts, Manager, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Unit, at Karyn.butts@maine.gov or (207) 287-6650.

Please submit all documents or files in  PDF format.

To request a paper application, please contact Ashley.Smith@Maine.gov .

Benefits

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 Balance – 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 ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 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 ($350.40 annual value). 

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.41% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. 

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

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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