Environmental Analyst IV

State of Massachusetts • Woburn, MA

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About The Position

MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Analyst IV (EAIV) - Bureau of Air and Waste (BAW) Data Manager within the Compliance and Enforcement Section (C&E), at MassDEP's Northeast Regional Office (NERO), located in Woburn, MA. This position will report to the Section Chief of the Compliance & Enforcement Section. The C&E Section is primarily responsible for compliance and enforcement activities concerning Northeastern Massachusetts entities that are regulated by or subject to the requirements of various environmental statutes and regulations, including air pollution control, hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, toxics use reduction, and underground storage tank regulations. The BAW Data Manager will manage the Bureau's environmental data information systems in support of compliance, enforcement and permitting activities and the collection of annual compliance fees.

Requirements

• 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.
• At least three years must have been in a professional capacity.
• At least one year must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts' Air Pollution Control, Hazardous Waste, Toxics Use Reduction, Underground Storage Tank and/or Industrial Wastewater regulations.
• Knowledge of the scientific and engineering bases for the Air Pollution Control, Hazardous Waste, Toxics Use Reduction, Underground Storage Tank and/or Industrial Wastewater regulations.
• Experience with MassDEP databases (FMF, SMS, CAS, EIPAS, Accela, ACF database, Actor database, APEX, etc.).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of environmental data to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and to maintain a diplomatic and effective working relationship with coworkers, the general public, regulated community and public officials.
• Ability to read and interpret technical literature, chemical analyses, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for governing assignments.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the annual compliance fees (ACF) program for the NERO Bureau of Air Waste and Bureau of Water Resources.
• Manage NERO BAW's environmental information systems including data entry into federal, state and regional data systems.
• Work with BAW NERO Permit Managers to ensure all permits that result in either a permit review fee or annual compliance fee due to the Commonwealth are being properly entered and recorded in Department databases.
• Respond to staff requests for support/assistance in entering data into Department data management and tracking systems.
• Attend regularly scheduled MassDEP data management meetings in support of NERO BAW information management needs.
• Coordinate with other data managers, Boston program staff and revenue staff, as needed.
• Serve as the lead for implementing and supporting data stewardship within NERO BAW.
• Provide timely and appropriate outreach and assistance in support of BAW NERO Public Records and File Review information requests.
• Perform data management in accordance with the policies and procedures identified in applicable Quality Assurance Program Plans (QAPPs) and the MassDEP Quality Assurance System.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the section chief or managers.
• Participate in the development of BAW policies and protocols concerning the implementation of a variety of statutes and regulations.
• Attend MassDEP and BAW meetings, and participate in workgroups.
• Work professionally and effectively with staff from all Bureaus and offices, management, Department counsel, the Attorney General's Office, other state, federal and local governmental agencies, regulated entities, environmental advocacy groups, citizen groups and members of the general public.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees