Description
Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.
Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) oversees nearly half a million acres of land, making up one of the largest and most diverse state park systems in the country. Our work focuses on nurturing the vital connection between people and the environment by protecting, promoting, and enhancing our common wealth of natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the well-being of all. DCR infrastructure connects people to and through the beautiful landscapes and accessible recreational facilities we care for – strengthening our communities and driving our economy. Our staff strive to build a healthier, more resilient Massachusetts where all residents and visitors can relax, reflect and feel a sense of belonging in our open spaces and public lands. To learn more about DCR, our facilities, and our programs, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr or contact us at mass.parks@mass.gov.
Job Opening:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for an Environmental Analyst IV, Water Resources to perform the following duties:
General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform professional environmental analysis of Wachusett Reservoir watershed to help locate and control sources of environmental pollutants in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, and sound environmental principles and practices. Perform various activities associated with environmental quality assessments including field inspections, water quality sampling, plan review, stormwater monitoring and mitigation of stormwater pollution, database development, data compilation and analysis, GIS mapping and data layer development, preparation of memos and reports, implementation of recommendations, workplan development and supervision of staff.
Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing and assisting with all Wachusett Watershed tributary water quality, watershed hydrologic monitoring and Aquatic Biology programs.
- Summarize and interpret water quality data and draft annual water quality reports.
- Determine needs for future stormwater sampling based on analysis of historic data.
- Identify and outline system-wide water quality issues and discuss at Reservoir Operations and WQSAT meetings.
- Coordinate production of annual written and verbal water quality summary for DEP inspection.
- Maintain HOBO sensor stations and establish Mayfly stations. Ensure regular discharge measurements are collected as needed.
- Generate solute loading estimates for flow monitored tributaries, Quabbin transfer, and smaller tributaries.
- Continue to maintain EQ/Water Quality/ Hydro databases and make improvements as needed.
- Continue to develop and maintain database backed tools and applications to facilitate data management, review and analysis, writing reports and modeling efforts.
- Continue to work with UMASS and MWRA to use results of water quality models and analyses to inform and advise management decisions.
- Develop measurable hydrologic and water quality relationship between two stations of the long-term forestry project.
- Ensure completion of sampling at long-term forestry site and other water quality investigations as needed.
- Continue to supervise staff, develop work plans, document weekly activities, attend coordination meetings, and write any necessary summaries and reports.
- Coordinate with Quabbin EQ Staff to align SOPs/QAPP for water quality and hydrologic monitoring and analyses.
- Assist with maintenance and updates to hydrologic GIS layers and performs analyses using these layers, and create a geometric network in ArcGIS to route stormwater flows through the drainage network.
- Take the lead on managing USGS contract and obtain accurate data from continuous monitoring stations in all four watersheds.
- Assist with bird harassment program and other projects as needed.
This is a hybrid position but the selected candidate is expected to be in the office three (3) days a week.
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
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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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-West Boylston-180 Beaman St
Job: Science
Agency: Department of Conservation & Recreation
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: May 7, 2026, 9:21:15 PM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 86,434.92 – 127,235.16 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Moneesha Dasgupta – 6176450358
Bargaining Unit: 09-MOSES – Engineers/Scientists
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
