Massachusetts Green Jobs

MassDEP's mission is to protect and enhance the Commonwealth's natural resources - air, water, and land - to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of all people, and to ensure a clean and safe environment for future generations. In carrying out this mission MassDEP commits to address and advance environmental justice and equity for all people of the Commonwealth, provide meaningful, inclusive opportunities for people to participate in agency decisions that affect their lives; and ensure a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Analyst IV (EA IV) within the Bureau of Water Resources (BWR), Wastewater Program. The BWR program is charged with regional implementation of MassDEP Wastewater Regulations to ensure the protection of public health. This position is based in MassDEP’s Western Regional Office, Springfield, Massachusetts. Working at MassDEP is a great opportunity to do meaningful work that helps reduce the impacts of climate change and air pollution for all people of the Commonwealth now and for future generations. MassDEP personnel are talented, dedicated, enthusiastic, and supportive. Duties for the position include: · Supervise staff of a lower grade in daily activities and assignments consistent with program goals · Review plans, specifications, engineering reports and cost estimates for complex environmental engineering projects such as municipal or industrial wastewater treatment plants and/or leachate treatment facilities · Supervise and execute the enforcement of regulations relative to wastewater management/treatment systems, confer with suspected violators, and suggest solutions · Review and/or recommend approval/denial of sewer extensions and groundwater/surface water discharge permits · Write memoranda, letters, and technical or general reports concerning engineering projects to provide information and make recommendations regarding such matters as conditions of municipal and large wastewater management/treatment systems · Conduct facility inspections, field investigations and surveys by collecting information, samples and conducting tests · Recommends modifications to plans, specifications and engineering designs · Participate in Regional Initiatives related to the program. · Train and mentor other DEP staff in sampling procedures, colilert sample processing and other lab and field related work. Preferred qualifications at hire: · Knowledge of appropriate Wastewater Regulations · Knowledge of the principles of sanitary engineering, wastewater treatment, collection, conveyance, treatment and disposal. · Ability to read and understand engineering plans, specification, and technical reports. · Ability to translate scientific and engineering requirements into a permit. · General knowledge of data gathering techniques. · Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. · Supervisory experience. · Ability to develop professional working relationships with associates, subordinates and with the regulated community. · Wastewater operator’s licensure or the knowledge/experience to obtain licensure. A resume and cover letter must be submitted and uploaded as part of the application. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and of which (C) at least one year must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions. Substitutions: I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Science* *Organization: Department of Environmental Protection *Title: *Environmental Analyst IV Location: Massachusetts-Springfield-436 Dwight Requisition ID: 2400042G