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.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

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.

MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Analyst III (EA III). This position is assigned to the Central Regional Office (CERO) Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup (BWSC) and is responsible for conducting audit activities of response actions such as inspections, reviewing private sector work to assure compliance with the MCP, explaining technical and regulatory requirements directly with responsible parties and Licensed Site Professionals, and compliance/enforcement actions as directed.  Additionally, the position will perform and review professional environmental sciences work, including risk assessments. 

Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Performing assigned audits of MCP response action submittals to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and performance standards;   Conducting audit inspections of sites, collects samples, explains regulatory requirements and possible violations to Responsible Parties and Licensed Site Professionals;   Writing and issuing audit findings to Responsible Parties and Licensed Site Professionals;   Preparing and maintaining the administrative record; preparing enforcement documents for execution, participating in enforcement conferences;   Reviewing complex assessments and remediation plans, feasibility studies, technical reports and analytical data;   Providing direct oversight and MassDEP approval for response actions at assigned disposal sites;   Attending technical public meetings on behalf of MassDEP;   Conducting training for bureau staff, LSPs, the regulated community, and other stakeholders;   Coordinating intra-agency correspondence, memoranda, technical reports, policies, enforcement documents and other technical or legal instruments;   Supervising major field activities and performs field sampling;   Maintaining routine communication with supervisor(s) on status of projects and conformance with roles and responsibilities, as established for projects;   Tracking and managing work products to meet timelines, and maintaining appropriate administrative record of events, via Edep, EPiCS and program drives;   Participating in development and presentation of technical guidance;   Communicating clearly both orally and in writing;   Maintaining a working knowledge of Department portals and Microsoft Office suite systems;   Complying with all Department workplace rules, regulations and guidance 

Preferred Qualifications:   

Professional work experience with knowledge of c.21E, the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and applicable policies and guidance documents;   Professional experience in environmental sciences as it relates to time-critical assessment and remediation of oil/hazardous materials releases and disposal sites;   Experience in investigating and assessing the environmental transport, fate and ecological/public health impacts of contaminants;   Knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and risk communication;   Knowledge of interdisciplinary nature of environmental sciences principles and practices;  Excellent written and verbal communication skills;   Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;  Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License, or equivalent. 

A cover letter and resume expressing your interest in this position must be submitted as part of the application process.  These documents must be specifically attached to the requisition for which you are applying.  

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.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

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.

MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Analyst III (EA III). This position is assigned to the Central Regional Office (CERO) Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup (BWSC) and is responsible for conducting audit activities of response actions such as inspections, reviewing private sector work to assure compliance with the MCP, explaining technical and regulatory requirements directly with responsible parties and Licensed Site Professionals, and compliance/enforcement actions as directed.  Additionally, the position will perform and review professional environmental sciences work, including risk assessments. 

Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Performing assigned audits of MCP response action submittals to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and performance standards;   Conducting audit inspections of sites, collects samples, explains regulatory requirements and possible violations to Responsible Parties and Licensed Site Professionals;   Writing and issuing audit findings to Responsible Parties and Licensed Site Professionals;   Preparing and maintaining the administrative record; preparing enforcement documents for execution, participating in enforcement conferences;   Reviewing complex assessments and remediation plans, feasibility studies, technical reports and analytical data;   Providing direct oversight and MassDEP approval for response actions at assigned disposal sites;   Attending technical public meetings on behalf of MassDEP;   Conducting training for bureau staff, LSPs, the regulated community, and other stakeholders;   Coordinating intra-agency correspondence, memoranda, technical reports, policies, enforcement documents and other technical or legal instruments;   Supervising major field activities and performs field sampling;   Maintaining routine communication with supervisor(s) on status of projects and conformance with roles and responsibilities, as established for projects;   Tracking and managing work products to meet timelines, and maintaining appropriate administrative record of events, via Edep, EPiCS and program drives;   Participating in development and presentation of technical guidance;   Communicating clearly both orally and in writing;   Maintaining a working knowledge of Department portals and Microsoft Office suite systems;   Complying with all Department workplace rules, regulations and guidance 

Preferred Qualifications:   

Professional work experience with knowledge of c.21E, the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and applicable policies and guidance documents;   Professional experience in environmental sciences as it relates to time-critical assessment and remediation of oil/hazardous materials releases and disposal sites;   Experience in investigating and assessing the environmental transport, fate and ecological/public health impacts of contaminants;   Knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and risk communication;   Knowledge of interdisciplinary nature of environmental sciences principles and practices;  Excellent written and verbal communication skills;   Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;  Possession of a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License, or equivalent. 

A cover letter and resume expressing your interest in this position must be submitted as part of the application process.  These documents must be specifically attached to the requisition for which you are applying.  

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) four 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 two years must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

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 two years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate 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 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.

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.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) four 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 two years must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

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 two years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate 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 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.

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.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

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.