Environmental Analyst III

Job 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

• Conducting compliance inspections, complaint investigations, and other field activities, as required, to meet the goals and objectives of the Compliance and Enforcement Section.
• Prepare and develop enforcement actions consistent with the Enforcement Response Guidance (ERG) and other applicable Department policies.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements set forth in the issued enforcement documents.
• Provide public service and outreach to the regulated entities, other stakeholders and the general public.
• Perform data management in accordance with the policies and procedures identified in applicable Quality Assurance Program Plans (QAPPs) and the MassDEP Quality Assurance System.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the section chief or managers including attending enforcement conferences and participating in case negotiations and serving as a technical witness in Departmental and Court proceedings.
• Handle complaints submitted by the public, including investigation and resolution of such complaints and, where appropriate, make referrals to other state, local or federal agencies.
• Provide technical assistance and respond to inquiries by the general public, the regulated community and local government officials on environmental issues while promoting continuous improvement, pollution prevention, waste minimization and toxics use reduction.
• As assigned, participate in the development of BAW policies and protocols concerning the implementation of a variety of statutes and regulations, including review and comment on draft regulations, policies and protocols.
• As assigned, attend BAW meetings, and participate in workgroups.
• The EAIII must have the ability to work professionally and effectively with staff from all Bureaus and offices, management, Department counsel, the Attorney General's Office, other state, federal and local governmental agencies, regulated entities, environmental advocacy groups, citizen groups and members of the general public.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

• Knowledge of the scientific and engineering bases for the Air Pollution Control, Hazardous Waste, Toxics Use Reduction, Underground Storage Tank and/or Industrial Wastewater regulations.
• Experience with environmental compliance inspections and investigations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to negotiate favorable resolutions.
• Ability to work independently and to maintain a diplomatic and effective working relationship with coworkers, the general public, regulated community and public officials.
• Ability to read and interpret technical literature, chemical analyses, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for governing assignments.
• Possess good organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• HAZWOPER 40 hour-training with appropriate refresher certifications.
• A valid driver's license is required.