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September 13, 2024

South Portland promotes longtime water protection staffer to department director

By Alexis Wells

The city of South Portland has promoted Frederick Dillon to direct its Water Resource Protection Department. 

He replaces Brad Weeks, who retired earlier this month. Dillon has served as the stormwater program coordinator for the department and will begin his new duties as director on Sept. 23.

Fred Dillon
Photo / Courtesy, city of South Portland

“Brad’s retirement leaves big shoes to fill,” said Dillon. "In this new role, I am humbled and honored to continue supporting the city’s vitally important work protecting the waters of South Portland and surrounding Casco Bay. I am also very fortunate to work with such an exceptional and dedicated staff.”

Prior to his service in South Portland, Dillon worked for five years as a project manager with FB Environmental Associates in Portland. Dillon also served for 15 years in the Water Pollution Control Department for the town of Falmouth, where he started as a laborer in 1986 and worked his way up to superintendent in 1994. 

Dillon has numerous educational credentials, including a certificate in wastewater treatment technology from South Maine Vocational Technical Institute (now Southern Maine Community College), a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Southern Maine and a master’s in community planning and development from USM's Muskie School of Public Service.

He was selected from 18 candidates and will be paid an annual salary of $101,775.

“Fred is an excellent fit for this position for a variety of reasons,” said Scott Morelli, South Portland city manager. “His passion for environmental protection, understanding of South Portland’s needs, and prior experience in a similar role are all assets. Fred will continue the long tradition of excellence in the WRP department.”

The South Portland Water Resource Protection Department has 28 employees. It operates as an enterprise fund that relies on sewer user fees instead of property taxes to fund its operations. The department’s annual operating budget for fiscal year 2025 is $7,942,799.

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