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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.

Description:

MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Analyst IV (EAIV) - Bureau of Air and Waste (BAW) Data Manager within the Compliance and Enforcement Section (C&E), at MassDEP's Northeast Regional Office (NERO), located in Woburn, MA.

This position will report to the Section Chief of the Compliance & Enforcement Section. The C&E Section is primarily responsible for compliance and enforcement activities concerning Northeastern Massachusetts entities that are regulated by or subject to the requirements of various environmental statutes and regulations, including air pollution control, hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, toxics use reduction, and underground storage tank regulations. The BAW Data Manager will manage the Bureau's environmental data information systems in support of compliance, enforcement and permitting activities and the collection of annual compliance fees.

Primary duties include:

• Oversee the annual compliance fees (ACF) program for the NERO Bureau of Air Waste and Bureau of Water Resources.
• Manage NERO BAW's environmental information systems including data entry into federal, state and regional data systems.
• Work with BAW NERO Permit Managers to ensure all permits that result in either a permit review fee or annual compliance fee due to the Commonwealth are being properly entered and recorded in Department databases.
• Respond to staff requests for support/assistance in entering data into Department data management and tracking systems.
• Attend regularly scheduled MassDEP data management meetings in support of NERO BAW information management needs (e.g. FMF Data Manager's meetings, SMS Meetings, etc.)
• Coordinate with other data managers, Boston program staff and revenue staff, as needed.
• Serve as the lead for implementing and supporting data stewardship within NERO BAW.
• Provide timely and appropriate outreach and assistance in support of BAW NERO Public Records and File Review information requests.
• 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.
• 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 MassDEP and BAW meetings, and participate in workgroups.
• The EAIV 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.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Knowledge of the Massachusetts' Air Pollution Control, Hazardous Waste, Toxics Use Reduction, Underground Storage Tank and/or Industrial Wastewater regulations.
• 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 MassDEP databases (FMF, SMS, CAS, EIPAS, Accela, ACF database, Actor database, APEX, etc.)
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of environmental data to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• A valid driver's license is required.

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

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.