Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: August 21, 2025

Closing Date: September 4, 2025

Job Class Code: 6215

Grade:  29 (Supervisory)

Salary: $66,352.00 - $93,891.20 per year

Position Number: 02000-1836

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

The Maine CDC is looking for an Environmental Health Program Manager to provide leadership and expertise for the Radiation Control Program to minimize radiation exposure to the public and workers through licensing and inspection of radiation producing sources and machines, support and maintain the Maine Agreement State program.  In this position, you will also provide oversight of low-level radioactive waste generators, radioactive emergency preparedness and response, conduct environmental surveillance of nuclear facilities, and minimize the public health impact associated with radon in air and water. You will be responsible for overall program operations, administering and enforcing laws and rules, rulemaking, finances and budgets, legislation, staffing, training, human resources, records retention, performance management, continuous quality improvement and communication. You will also be a senior-level member of Maine CDC’s Division of Environmental and Community Health (DECH) leadership team, which includes the division director along with program managers for Health Inspection, Drinking Water and Environmental Health.

Core Responsibilities:

As a the manager of the Radiation Control Program, your core responsibilities will include:

•    Providing overall direction and evaluation for the day-to-day activities and administration of the program
•    Supervising staff in oversight of licensing and inspection activities for radiation and radon, including tanning facilities, and providing direction of enforcement actions
•    Managing activities for the regulation of X-ray machinery and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) compliance
•    Communicating protective action requirements and health effects of radiation exposure 
•    Managing program budgets and revenue sources including federal grants
•    Working with Maine CDC leadership and staff to make policy interpretations, propose rules, and set standard operating procedures
•    Providing excellent customer service
•    Providing support to the State Nuclear Safety Inspector

Minimum Qualifications:

Advanced education, training, and/or experience in environmental health, public health, chemical, biological or physical science, or another related field demonstrating competency in technical management, program planning, development, evaluation, compliance management, and incident response.

Preferred candidates will also have:

·    Excellent oral and written communication skills
·    Ability to gather, synthesize, and summarize a variety of information
·    The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners
·    Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft software 
·    Knowledge of and experience with website development and maintenance
·    Radiation dose reconstruction and modeling
·    Experience with radioactive materials licensing and compliance related to the Agreement State program
·    Knowledge of and experience with radiation safety and compliance
·    Demonstrated skill applying best practices and standards for health and safety communication
·    Knowledge of or experience with the US Food and Drug Administration Mammography Quality Standards Act.
·    Knowledge or experience with the US Environmental Protection Agency radon grant program.
·    Familiarity/knowledge with various publications addressing radon; especially those distributed by EPA.

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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 additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Jamison, Associate Director, Division of Environmental & Community Health at (207) 287-5684.

*To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with your application. 

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

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 fathers 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.

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.