State of Massachusetts - Boston, MA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Boston, MA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Environmental Engineer III position at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) involves coordinating and overseeing drinking water programs, particularly focusing on Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other contaminants. The role includes developing compliance strategies, reviewing regulations, and providing training to staff and stakeholders to ensure safe drinking water across the state. The incumbent will work collaboratively with various teams and represent the Drinking Water Program in multiple committees and workgroups.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in coordinating the implementation of MCL regulations for PFAS and other drinking water contaminants.
  • Revise, maintain, and implement current SOPs for all assigned programs.
  • Review and keep current on all federal and state requirements for assigned programs.
  • Assist in developing regulations, policies, guidance, factsheets, forms, and web updates for assigned drinking water programs.
  • Assist in developing Primacy applications and responding to Primacy questions for assigned programs.
  • Chair one or more internal workgroups for assigned programs; work with staff in regional office and Boston to ensure EPA Performance Partnership Agreement conditions are met for all assigned programs.
  • Review Public Water Systems compliance with and/or adherence to Drinking Water Regulations, Policies, and Guidelines for the assigned programs.
  • Review and approve engineering technologies and plans and specifications for drinking water equipment and treatment technologies.
  • Work with internal workgroup(s) to review and finalize correspondence templates for all assigned programs.
  • Represent the Drinking Water Program on EPA and ASDWA workgroups for assigned programs.
  • Work with EPA or other national related workgroups to develop standards and guidelines for assigned programs.
  • Work with Regional MassDEP staff to track and monitor schedules for assigned programs.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of general public drinking water principles and management practices.
  • Receive technical inquiries and complaints by phone or email and provide appropriate responses.
  • Develop appropriate enforcement strategies as they relate to the Department's Enforcement Response Guidance and Drinking Water Program Comprehensive Compliance Strategy for all assigned programs.
  • Develop and provide training, outreach, and assistance to Public Water Suppliers, Departmental Staff, Other Agencies, and Professional Organizations to help ensure compliance with applicable DWP regulations, guidance, and policies for assigned programs.
  • Assist with investigations, inspections, and response to all Drinking Water Program water quality and quantity complaints.
  • Coordinate with other State Agencies, the EPA, regional groups, and the water works associations on assigned programs.
  • Use Microsoft software applications including Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel.

Requirements

  • Four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in environmental engineering, civil engineering, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or public health engineering.
  • At least two years of the above experience must have been in a professional capacity.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with public health engineering and environmental regulations.
  • Familiarity with drinking water treatment technologies and compliance strategies.

Benefits

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