Environmental Analyst III
About The Position
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) seeks an Environmental Analyst III (EA III), Data Manager/Compliance & Enforcement Inspector, assigned to the Central Regional Office (CERO), Bureau of Air and Waste (BAW), in Worcester, Massachusetts. CERO serves 77 cities and towns in central Massachusetts. The position manages environmental data information systems for permitting, compliance, and enforcement in BAW. It also conducts regulatory compliance assessments—including inspections and report reviews—at industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities; recommends and drafts enforcement actions; completes data entry and reports; responds to complaints; and provides regulatory outreach to facilities, municipalities, and the public. Inspections include both multi-media/whole-facility and single-media work. The position spends three days per week on data management and two days per week on compliance and enforcement. BAW’s regulatory programs include air quality; hazardous waste (RCRA/21C); industrial wastewater; underground storage tanks; Stage I; the Environmental Results Program; and toxics use reduction. The role supports MassDEP’s work to reduce the impacts of climate change and air pollution and protect the Commonwealth’s environmental resources.
Requirements
- At least four years of full-time or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology, or public health, including at least two years in a professional capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifying education.
- Ability to read and interpret technical literature, chemical analyses, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to assigned work.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and maintain diplomatic and effective working relationships with coworkers, the general public, the regulated community, and public officials.
- Education substitutions: an associate’s degree in a listed field may replace up to one year of the required experience; a bachelor’s degree may replace up to two years; and a graduate degree may replace up to three years of the required experience and one year of the professional experience. Education toward a degree is prorated. Educational substitutions may replace no more than one year of the professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Familiarity with state and federal environmental data systems and strong data management skills.
- Knowledge of Massachusetts air pollution control, hazardous waste, toxics use reduction, underground storage tank, and/or industrial wastewater regulations.
- Experience with environmental compliance inspections and investigations.
Responsibilities
- Manage databases and files, enter data into Federal and State systems, prepare routine reports, attend monthly Data Manager meetings, and coordinate with MassDEP’s Revenue Unit as needed.
- Conduct whole-facility/multi-program and single-program compliance inspections at industrial, commercial, and other facilities.
- Prepare detailed written inspection reports describing operational processes, waste management practices, pollution control equipment, record keeping and reporting, and observed regulatory violations.
- Recommend, prepare, and complete enforcement actions, including penalties, to bring noncompliant companies back into compliance.
- Attend or support enforcement conferences with violators and determine whether facilities return to compliance after enforcement documents are issued.
- Review and interpret analytical data, plans, permit applications, approvals, and technical reports.
- Develop and maintain expertise in applicable environmental regulations by reviewing regulatory changes, attending training sessions and staff meetings, and discussing requirements with coworkers.
- Provide technical regulatory information to facilities, municipal officials, and the public to support compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Investigate complaints concerning dust, odor, noise, hazardous and wastewater disposal, and other environmental or public health concerns.
Benefits
- A comprehensive suite of employee benefits that supports employees, their loved ones, and their future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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