The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) are seeking candidates for an Environmental Analyst (Circuit Rider) to provide critical assistance to both the Wetlands and Waterways (W/W) Program and municipalities. The Environmental Analyst will serve as a liaison between MassDEP and municipalities by providing outreach, training, and technical assistance on the effective administration of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (WPA) to local conservation commissions, consultants and applicants. Will conduct and participate in meetings (including some nights and weekends) with local boards, commissions, and conservation agents to assist interpreting regulations, policies and guidance. Will conduct training workshops and assist in making presentations at other forums that will provide an opportunity to explain the regulations, and will respond to requests for information from conservation commissions, the public, and other concerned parties.
The successful candidate should have a master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental policy, natural science, public health, earth science, biology, chemistry, related field, or three years of equivalent full-time work experience. Incumbent will have knowledge and experience with aspects of wetlands, wetland science, wetlands monitoring, and watershed management including knowledge of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, the Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act, the Massachusetts Water Management Act and Title 5, and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, and managers required.
Send cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample by September 25, 2017 as indicated at top of page. Please reference 17-MassDEP-004 in email subject line. No phone calls please.
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