Join a team working for clean water in the Northeast.
At NEIWPCC, we believe in the power of collaboration to achieve clean water for all. Our passionate and dedicated employees work in field, laboratory, educational, and office settings alongside our partners to preserve and advance water quality throughout the Northeast.
What you get
NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation and benefit package for eligible employees.
Benefits and Perks Include
Comprehensive health insurance that includes vision and dental care.
Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
10% employer retirement contributions and access to a financial advisor.
Up to 80% tuition reimbursement for relevant courses or programs.
Generous paid time off including vacation and wellness time, personal days, floating holidays and volunteer hours.
Employer-sponsored pet insurance.
Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
NEIWPCC is committed to promoting justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our work. We provide opportunities for training, professional development, and affinity group participation. We also support programs to encourage the next generation of clean water professionals and to provide collaborative assistance to underserved communities.
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Current Openings
NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.
Last updated on October 17th, 2024 at 08:58 am
Connecticut
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Maine
Work directly with public water systems in Maine to promote compliance and protect human health. NEIWPCC is looking for a detail-oriented environmental analyst to join our team and provide technical assistance for the Maine Drinking Water Program by:
- Using expertise in drinking water treatment and distribution to help Public Water Systems (PWS) throughout the state provide safe drinking water to their customers.
- Participating in field inspection visits and providing hands-on technical assistance and education to promote compliance and increase technical, managerial, and financial capacity.
- Performing research and assisting with data improvement projects.
The successful candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, and at least three years of related experience.
- Knowledge of the principles of drinking water treatment and distribution.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, with a willingness to work directly with diverse groups.
- Excellent computer capabilities and proven accuracy with data management.
- A dedication to protecting public health.
This full-time position will work 8 hours per day and is based in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services office in Augusta, ME. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with frequent travel throughout the state of Maine, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $47,000 – $64,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
- Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
- 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
- Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by October 1, 2024. Please reference #24-DHHS-DWP-003 in the email subject line. A full position description may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.
Massachusetts
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New Hampshire
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New York
Environmental Analyst – Data Scientist
Full-time in Albany, NY
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to join our collaborative, water-focused team and provide data management, data analysis, and data system development and support to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental reporting requirements.
What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will:
- Identify, compile, clean, validate, organize, and analyze environmental data utilizing a variety of tools, and create reports and presentations that detail findings.
- Develop routine queries, data models, and processes to enhance the consistency and accuracy of data manipulation and reporting.
- Collaborate with staff to improve program implementation through data management processes.
- Help to develop data governance guidelines and procedures and provide training.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Ideally the candidate will have:
- A degree in data science, computer science, statistics, information systems, natural resources, environmental science, mathematics, or related subject, with three years of related technical or professional experience.
- A strong analytical background with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy.
- Proficiency in R programming, Python, or SQL, with experience creating extract, transform, and load (ETL) pipelines, as well as database management and data modeling capabilities.
- Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with clear oral communication and a comfort with public speaking.
- Knowledge of environmental contaminants and their behavior in the environment.
Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offices located in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
- Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
- 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
- Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 17, 2024. Please reference #25-NYS-DOW-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Environmental Analyst – Monitoring Program Technician
Full-time in Staatsburg, NY
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to support monitoring work at the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve. This position will conduct long-term research and monitoring on estuary habitats in field and the laboratory settings.
Job Duties:
- Maintenance, deployment, and retrieval of water quality instrumentation.
- Collection, processing, and analysis of water samples, as well as identification and quantification of submerged aquatic vegetation
- Operation of weather stations and deployment of tide gauges.
- Performing wet chemistry to analyze water quality samples for nutrients.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related field.
- Proven ability to work in the field and the laboratory is required.
- Strong problem-solving skills and competency with managing large data sets.
- Experience operating off-road vehicles and boats is preferred.
Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
Salary and Benefits:
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
- Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
- 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
- Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Position Logistics:
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based out of Norrie Point Environmental Center in Staatsburg, NY. Duties will be performed in office, lab and field settings with substantial travel throughout the Hudson River Estuary to field sites, some of which are remote, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. The ability to physically navigate natural and aquatic environments and lift up to 50lbs would be required.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by October 27, 2024. Please reference #25-HRNERR-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Environmental Engineer, PE
Full-time in Albany, NY
Help to safeguard public health and protect the environment in New York by joining NEIWPCC as an Environmental Engineer. We’re seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to oversee an administrative consent order to abate combined sewer overflows (CSOs) within the New York City watershed.
What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Environmental Engineer you will:
- Provide high-level program management of all obligations under the CSO Consent Order, identify potential problems with implementation and facilitate timely resolution in coordination with internal and external partners.
- Complete comprehensive technical reviews of and develop detailed comments on documents submitted under the CSO Order and prepare technical memoranda and presentations.
- Conduct site visits of active construction projects, attend and construction progress meetings to identify potential problems associated with project implementation, and prepare construction site inspections reports to document status of project construction.
- Supervise and provide guidance to a NEIWPCC Environmental Engineer working on the program.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. We are seeking candidates with:
- A New York State Professional Engineer’s license, or the ability to transfer active license to New York.
- Knowledge of wastewater collection system, treatment plant, stormwater system, or CSO system engineering design, operation practices, and construction practices.
- Knowledge of USEPA and NYSDEC wastewater, stormwater, and CSO rules and regulations and experience working with federal, state, or local water/wastewater agencies.
- A degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering, or in a related field with five years of experience in wastewater treatment plants or wastewater collection facilities design and construction with at least three years as a professional engineer.
Position Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel to and from construction sites or meetings in New York City, for which a valid driver’s license and access to own transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $90,000-$105,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
- Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
- 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
- Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
To Apply
Submit your cover letter and resume by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org. Please reference #24-NY-IEM-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Program Manager – Drinking Water Source Protection Program
Full-time in Albany, NY
We are seeking a dedicated program manager to join our collaborative team supporting the Drinking Water Source Protection Program in New York. This individual will work with internal and external partners to develop and coordinate the implementation of source water protection plans throughout the state. Duties will include:
- Supervising staff across the state who are charged with developing source water protection plans in cooperation with stakeholders and municipalities.
- Facilitating program collaboration between multiple state, regional, and local entities, as well as the regulatory community and the general public.
- Conducting or overseeing investigations on matters such as source water assessment and protection, water storage, treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and discharge, point-source and non-point source pollution, permitting, compliance, and regulatory issues.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Ideally the candidate will have:
- A master’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, or related science, health, or policy degree.
- Seven years of related technical or professional experience, including supervisory or managerial experience.
- Experience collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders in implementing environmental programs.
- Knowledge and experience with the development and implementation of source water protection plans, with a working knowledge of groundwater and surface water hydrology.
- Knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
- Pays 75% of premiums for health, dental and vision coverage.
- Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans.
- Provides 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, paid holidays and volunteer leave.
- Offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Position Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the New York State Department of Health office located in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by April 14, 2024. Please reference #24-NYS-SW-DOH-002 in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, accepting applications until the position is filled.
Rhode Island
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Vermont
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Formerly called the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, in 2020 we adopted the acronym NEIWPCC as our formal name. Learn more about our history.