Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise staff of a lower grade in daily activities and assignments consistent with program goals.
• Review and analyze data, plans, specifications, engineering reports and cost estimates for complex environmental science projects such as municipal or industrial wastewater treatment plants and/or leachate treatment facilities.
• Prepare/review 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.
• Provide expert testimony as needed.
• 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, conducting tests and analyzing data.
• Recommends modifications to plans, specifications and designs.
• Participate in Regional Initiatives related to the program.
• Provide technical assistance.

 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of appropriate Wastewater Regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles of sanitary engineering/science, wastewater treatment, collection, conveyance, treatment and disposal.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ability to translate scientific and regulatory requirements into a permit.
• In depth knowledge of data gathering and analysis 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.

 

Qualifications

 

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.

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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.

 

Official Title: Environmental Analyst IV

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Springfield-436 Dwight

Job

: Science

Agency

: Department of Environmental Protection

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: May 1, 2025, 5:47:44 AM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 83,078.58 - 122,294.64 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Chris Mendez - 6178727730

Bargaining Unit: 09-MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes