Sr. Sampling Associate

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Chelsea, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures that the sampling done by TRAC meets programmatic requirements and is consistent among the TRAC sampling staff. Co-Manages TRAC's sampling operations area at the Chelsea facility. The MWRA delivers some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continues to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, a related engineering or science discipline, or other related field
At least Five (5) years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment and discharge including a detailed understanding of industrial wastewater sampling techniques and requirements
At least two (2) years of experience managing employees, consultants, projects, or programs, or completion of the MWRA supervisory development program, or completion of the program within six months of being in the position
Any equivalent combination of education or experience
A Massachusetts Class D Driver's license (or equivalent) is required for travel between MWRA locations.
OSHA 40-hour training and confined space entry.
Knowledge and understanding of environmental engineering, science, law, policy and practice related to industrial wastewater treatment and discharge.
Ability to plan and implement programs.
Familiarity with computers, including word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and other information systems and an ability to perform data analyses.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

May be eligible to telework part-time after an initial waiting period.

Responsibilities

Supervises TRAC sampling staff and provides overall direction to the TRAC sampling staff concerning technical requirements for sampling to ensure that there is consistency and coordination among and within the staff on sampling practice, procedure, and implementation.
Schedules field activities for assigned staff using pretreatment and other software.
Reviews sampling done by TRAC staff to help ensure that it meets programmatic and legal requirements.
Reviews monitoring reports and recommends corrections as necessary.
Manages TRAC's sampling operations area at the Chelsea facility to ensure a clean and safe working environment; ensures that sampling equipment and supplies are available and maintained, and develops the TRAC sampling field equipment budget.
Reviews and recommends sampling procedures (Monitoring Manual), drafting new and updating existing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensures that SOPs are followed by the team.
Provides orientation and training on sampling and safety issues and procedures to other TRAC staff.
Assists Program Manager, Monitoring in field to office communications, acting as field liaison to Program Manager, Monitoring.
Serves as lead coordinator on special projects and emergency sampling.
Performs sampling, flow measurements and dye testing for multimedia sample types including but not limited to CSO activations.
Initiates Data Anomaly Investigation Reports as necessary and follows through until data/reports and computer systems accurately reflect information.
Tracks sampling goals and accomplishments to help ensure that TRAC meets its sampling goals and requirements and provides reports on sampling achievements.
Assures the training of employees in sampling, quality control, administrative, and safety procedures, and provides instruction as appropriate.
Conducts employee performance reviews in accordance with MWRA procedures, and recommends hires and promotions.
Assists in maintaining harmonious labor management relations through application of collective bargaining agreement provisions and established personnel policies.
Works on TRAC's sampling initiatives.
Responsible for assigned vehicles and monitoring equipment.
Assists in reviewing and responding to requests from sewer users to be approved to take their own wastewater samples.
Participates in liaison, coordination, and educational activities within the MWRA and with other governmental agencies and the public.
Drafts reports, memoranda, and other documents.