Environmental Co-op Spring 2027

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•United States, Massachusetts, 10 Park Plaza, MA

About The Position

The Environmental Co-op will support MassDOT’s Environmental Services Section by reviewing projects statewide for compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. The role may involve reviewing construction plans, analyzing project areas with ArcGIS, evaluating projects against environmental regulations, reviewing and developing permit applications, and occasional field work. The Co-op will work with MassDOT staff and the Wetlands and Water Resources Unit to review projects and help ensure required wetland permits are obtained before project advertisement. Tasks may include reviewing plans and permit applications, assisting with wetland delineations, GIS project screening, and data management. Occasional site visits, wetland delineations, and stream assessments may be required. The Co-op will also work with the Wildlife and Endangered Species Unit to help ensure required endangered species clearances are obtained before project advertisement. Work may include reviewing plans and consultations, assisting with consultation preparation and submission, coordinating rare species permitting, GIS screening, data management, site visits, rare species monitoring, and stream assessments. In addition, the Co-op will support the statewide Stormwater Program by collecting drainage infrastructure asset data, reviewing stormwater retrofit design plans, developing inspection and maintenance protocols for stormwater treatment facilities, preparing permit applications and reports for retrofit projects, and completing related administrative tasks. The position offers exposure to environmental regulations, policies, and practices, including the Clean Water Act, NEPA, MEPA, the Endangered Species Act, the Wetlands Protection Act, resilience, sustainability, carbon reduction, river science and fluvial geomorphology, hazardous materials, historic and archaeological resources, and conservation land and open space.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with hydrology and hydraulics, environmental policy, wetland science, hazardous materials, or conservation biology.
Interest in environmental and transportation topics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.
Excellent organizational abilities.
Ability to operate effectively and professionally under pressure.
Self-motivation and a strong aptitude and desire to learn and perform duties with limited supervision.
Demonstrated ability to take direction and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated positive “can do” attitude.

Responsibilities

Review MassDOT projects statewide for compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.
Review project construction plans, analyze project areas using ArcGIS, evaluate projects against environmental regulations, and review or develop permit applications.
Work with the Wetlands and Water Resources Unit to review projects and help ensure federal and state wetland permits are received before project advertisement.
Review plans and permit applications, assist with wetland delineations, conduct GIS project screening, and manage data in GIS, Excel, and/or other systems.
Perform occasional site visits, wetland delineations, and stream assessments.
Work with the Wildlife and Endangered Species Unit to review projects and help ensure federal and state endangered species clearances are received before project advertisement.
Review plans and endangered species consultations, assist with consultation preparation and submission, and coordinate rare species permitting.
Conduct GIS project screening and manage data in GIS, Excel, and/or other systems.
Perform occasional site visits, rare species monitoring, and stream assessments.
Support implementation of the statewide Stormwater Program.
Assist with collecting drainage infrastructure asset data in accordance with the MassDOT Asset Management Program.
Review stormwater retrofit design plans and develop inspection and maintenance protocols for stormwater treatment facilities.
Develop permit applications and reports for Stormwater Retrofit Projects in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Complete daily administrative tasks associated with the Stormwater Program.