Who We Serve:

The health and happiness of people across Massachusetts depends on the accessibility and quality of our natural resources, recreational facilities, and great historic landscapes. DCR continues to improve the vital connection between people and the environment.

Job Opening:

The DCR Office of Water Resources is seeking to hire a Seasonal Environmental Analyst II to assist primarily with tasks and duties related to reviewing and evaluating proposals to transfer water or wastewater between major river basins under the Interbasin Transfer Act (ITA). OWR staff at DCR serve as technical and planning staff to the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission, which is the entity entrusted with reviewing and approving interbasin transfers. This candidate will assist with administrative tasks, correspondence, research, technical review, and production of documents and presentations. As needed and as time allows, the candidate will also support other OWR staff including the Lakes and Ponds Program and may assist with tasks related to meetings of the Water Resources Commission (WRC) and Drought Management Task Force (DMTF). The ideal candidate should be organized, able to juggle multiple deadlines, and have strong communication and writing skills. Familiarity with ArcGIS suite is preferred.

The candidate will assist with:

• Reviewing the Environmental Monitor for projects that may trigger review under the ITA and drafting MEPA comment letters for such projects

• Research to determine water supply sources, wastewater discharge points, and basin boundaries, and review of Water Management Act permits and data

• Conducting annual reviews and follow-up on previously approved interbasin transfer projects

• Sending correspondence reminding prior interbasin transfer applicants of any required annual reports or outstanding conditions

• Project application reviews and technical analysis

• Keeping track of and complying with all regulatory deadlines

• Keeping track of internal due dates for all ITA-related tasks

• Website and database updates to include newly approved ITA projects

• Updating websites of the WRC as needed

• Compilation of meeting minutes from WRC and DMTF meetings

• Completing and maintaining a cyanobacteria advisory database

• Organization and entry into DCR Lakes & Ponds GIS database of lakes & ponds-related data such as native and aquatic invasive plant species information, bathymetry, waterbody and/or watershed acreage, nutrient data, and management history

• Other tasks as needed

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) three 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 one year must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) 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 two years 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 the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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.