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
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.
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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.
Description:
MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Engineer IV within the Bureau of Water Resources, Division of Municipal Services (DMS). The Division is charged with implementing the State Revolving Fund (SRF) regulations for Clean Water and Drinking Water. The incumbent will be based in MassDEP's Boston Office and will serve as a State Revolving Fund Program and water infrastructure subject matter expert, performing professional engineering work of substantial difficulty and importance on more complex water and/or wastewater projects under the supervision of a higher-grade engineer. Incumbent is allowed considerable latitude for independent technical judgement and will participate in the supervision and coaching of lower-grade engineers in the unit, as assigned.
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Completes technical and administrative reviews of assigned financial assistance applications in accordance with the regulations, guidelines and DMS SOPs so that clean water and drinking water SRF financed projects can receive financial assistance and proceed in a timely manner through completion. Monitor the status of assigned SRF projects to ensure that all applicable requirements are met, project is as implemented and closeout at project completion is documented.
- Reviews engineering and planning reports in accordance with current guidelines, regulations, SOP's and standard engineering references and practices to assure that water infrastructure projects developed based on such reports can be approved and eligible for financial assistance.
- Reviews plans and specifications using current guidelines, laws, regulations, SOPs and standard engineering references and practices to ensure that planned work can be bid and constructed in accordance with requirements.
- Communicates with SRF program stakeholders including, but not limited to, watershed associations, MassDEP program staff and regional staff, local officials, consultants, and other state and federal agencies, through written, oral, and electronic means to ensure they are well informed of the Division's projects, program changes, guidance, and requirements.
- Conducts on-site interim and final SRF construction contract inspections, prepares and files all necessary construction contract reports. Reviews and approves SRF Construction Contract Change Orders. Coordinates and processes collection of SRF Project Closeout materials and their archiving.
- Serves as a subject matter expert on SRF regulations and the engineering and construction aspects of water infrastructure projects.
- Participates in the supervision and mentoring of those holding the position of EE II and EE III, as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of scientific and/or engineering principles associated with wastewater management & infrastructure and drinking water treatment.
- Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment.
- Experience related to design and/or construction oversight of water or wastewater treatment facilities.
- Ability to conduct independent water or wastewater infrastructure construction site inspections.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ability to maintain a high level of expertise in all aspects of drinking water, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal methods.
- Experience with construction contracts, engineering drawings and cost estimates is a preference for this position.
- Registered Professional Engineer or Fundamentals in Engineering/Engineer-in-Training certification in Massachusetts. Ability to use hand tools and instruments, climb ladders, and move equipment up to 25lbs in weight.
- Excellent communication skills.
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 engineering, civil engineering, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering and (B) of which at least three years must have been in a professional capacity and (C) of which 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 substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in environmental engineering, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience
III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental engineering, civil engineering, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering 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.