Description
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources, and commits to address Environmental Justice and equity for all people of the Commonwealth.
MassDEP’s mission is to protect and enhance the Commonwealth’s natural resources – air, water, and land – to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of all people, and to ensure a clean and safe environment for future generations. In carrying out this mission MassDEP commits to address and advance environmental justice and equity for all people of the Commonwealth, to provide meaningful, inclusive opportunities for people to participate in agency decisions that affect their lives; and, to ensure a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Analyst IV (EAIV) within the Bureau of Water Resources (BWR) Wetlands Program. The position is assigned to the Northeast Regional Office (NERO) located in Woburn, MA. Under the general supervision of the Section Chief, the EAIV shall perform assigned duties to support permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities in the Wetlands Program.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Evaluate permit applications, project plans and specifications; inland and coastal wetland delineations; wildlife habitat analyses; coastal and inland floodplain analysis; engineering, hydrological and soils reports. Provide correct and consistent interpretation of Program policies, guidance, and practices; review permits, reports, and other correspondence for accuracy prior to issuance.
- Perform permitting, compliance and enforcement activities, including participating in site inspections; and, investigating complaints, permit violations and other incidents, as well as conduct site visits for SOCs, SDAs and 401 WQCs.
- Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to municipal officials, applicants, and other local, state and federal agencies regarding permitting, compliance and enforcement of projects permitted under the Wetlands Protection Act and Section 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act.
- Conduct reviews of assigned MEPA filings or other pre-permit consultations and pre-application meetings, and prepare comments within appropriate timelines.
- Ensure that all permits assigned, and compliance/enforcement matters are tracked and reviewed/approved or otherwise acted upon in accordance with applicable regulations, guidance, and policies.
- Participate in regional and departmental meetings with stakeholders, members of the public, municipal/state/federal representatives about issues within the scope of the Wetlands Program.
- Serve as an expert in adjudicatory cases, in cooperation with the Office of General Counsel (OGC).
- Provide technical support to other Program staff in areas of specific expertise.
- Act as the MassDEP/Wetland Program regional liaison to assist with and lead implementation of the MassDEP Stormwater Management Standards and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage regulatory revisions; and participate in initiatives associated with revisions to the WPA and 401 WQC Regulations, Guidance and Policy for implementation of Ecological Restoration Projects.
- Provide climate resiliency support to NERO BWR for wetlands programmatic work to enhance regional coordination of the State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan.
11. Serve as acting Section Chief and/or attend meetings as designee, as assigned.
12. Supervise assigned staff, assign work and review performance.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned.
Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:
Qualified applicants must have knowledge and experience in regulatory implementation of the Wetlands Protection Act (WPA) and Clean Water Act Sections 401/404. Qualifications include:
- Experience and knowledge of the Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations, Section 401/404 of the Clean Waters Act and related MassDEP policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the state and federal 401/404 programs’ inter-relationship; and familiarity with MassDEP’s Wetlands Program.
- Demonstrated experience conducting site inspections for projects subject to the WPA and determining or evaluating wetland boundary delineations under WPA Regulations and MassDEP policies for both inland and coastal sites.
- Knowledge of soils, geology, hydrology and hydrogeology and the principles and practices relative to site management of sediment, erosion, and stormwater sufficient to participate in technical discussions relative to stormwater management and sediment/erosion control at sites.
- Demonstrated ability and experience reviewing plans, including grading plans; specifications for sediment/erosion controls and stormwater BMPs; and a deep understanding of the wetlands regulations as they pertain to complex project.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret regulations, plans, technical information and to convey that information clearly and concisely.
- Demonstrated ability to write permits, interpret and apply permit conditions, and evaluate compliance of projects in the field.
- Familiarity with MassDEP enforcement processes. Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, clearly written reports on specific aspects of enforcement cases and ability to negotiate agreements with parties as part of the enforcement process.
- Experience working with conservation commissions, consultants, engineers, municipal officials, and others.
- Knowledge and experience with climate resiliency initiatives involving the WPA and 401 WQC regulations, policy and guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally and ability to work in teams and independently.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally both orally and in writing, including the ability to explain technical matters in non-technical language.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and ensure accountability.
- Strong ability and experience using Word, Excel, Access, ArcView GIS; ability to learn other MassDEP database programs.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) 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, of which (B) at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and of which (C) at least one year must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions.
Substitutions:
I. An Associate’s degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
II. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.
Comprehensive Benefits
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Environmental Analyst IV
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Woburn-150 Presidential Way
Job: Science
Agency: Department of Environmental Protection
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Oct 13, 2023, 8:33:40 PM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 74,573.46 – 109,775.12 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Melixza G. Esenyie – 6178723270
Bargaining Unit: 09-MOSES – Engineers/Scientists
Confidential: No
Hybrid Work Eligible: Yes
