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 December 2nd, 2024 at 11:34 am
Connecticut
There are no current openings. Please check back soon.
Maine
Environmental Analyst – Rule Specialist
Full-time in Augusta, ME
Seeking a detail-oriented Environmental Analyst to determine public water system compliance with drinking water regulations. This position will become well-versed in state and federal safe drinking water rules and regulations and support the enforcement efforts of the Maine Drinking Water Program.
Job Duties:
- Read, understand and interpret all federal and state rules, regulations and policies related to drinking water, and communicate this information to internal staff, public water systems, and external partners to assist in their understanding of requirements.
- Regularly review technical documents for accuracy and completeness and review reports concerning water analysis results and compliance statuses.
- Determine drinking water quality monitoring and treatment requirements based on laboratory results and evaluate treatment applications to ensure that proposed treatment meets minimum requirements. Develop sampling schedules based on the treatment design.
- Work with colleagues in the program on emerging contaminants issues and the development of outreach materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, at least three years of related experience, and a dedication to protecting public health.
- Outstanding attention to detail and an ability to communicate with internal colleagues and external public water system operators.
- Excellent organization skills and strong computer capabilities.
- Robust science and math knowledge, and an ability to understand biological and chemical basis of regulatory compliance and health concerns.
Position Logistics:
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 some 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.
Salary and Benefits:
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $50,000 – $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 November 24, 2024. Please reference #25-DHHS-DWP-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Massachusetts
Human Resources Intern – Talent Acquisition Assistant
Internship in Lowell, MA
NEIWPCC is seeking an enthusiastic Human Resources Intern to support talent acquisitions initiatives and other employee-related projects. This is a great opportunity for an emerging professional to work within an environmental non-profit with the goal of supporting staff in their work and attracting new personnel dedicated to advancing clean water in the Northeast.
What You Will Do
As an HR Intern, you will primarily assist with NEIWPCC’s recruitment, hiring, and onboarding projects. It is the goal for this position to assist with targeted recruitment support for NEIWPCC’s spring and summer hiring initiatives. You will also lead relationship building initiatives with key scientific educational institutions, refine recruitment strategies and accounts, and provide support to other HR-related functions including training, employee engagement, and data management.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
- At least 2-3 years towards a bachelor’s degree in human resources, social services, business management, communications, or related field.
- An existing interest in environmental issues or a willingness to learn.
- Confidence with building relationships and presenting information in a public setting.
- Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite, video conferencing platforms, and managing online accounts and profiles.
Logistics
This part-time position is based in NEIWPCC’s headquarters office, located in Lowell, MA. Duties will be performed in an office setting, telework is not permitted. The potential for travel exists, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation will be required. This position is anticipated to work 15-20 hours per week, to begin in January and to extend through June 2025, with flexibility.
Pay
Hourly pay range is anticipated to be $17 – $20, dependent on experience and qualifications.
To Apply
Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by January 1, 2025. Please reference #25-Lowell-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
New Hampshire
There are no current openings. Please check back soon.
New York
Environmental Analyst – Water Quality Monitoring
Full-time in Albany, NY
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to support water quality monitoring programs in New York State. This collaborative position will collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate water quality data to ensure source water priority waterbodies are targeted for monitoring and assessment.
What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will:
- Coordinate with program partners to determine monitoring and assessment needs.
- Assist with field season preparations and perform water quality, biological, and habitat sampling in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs across New York state.
- Assist with the engagement and coordination of volunteers using online tools and trainings.
- Assist with water quality data entry, processing, analysis, and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Ideally, the candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in limnology, biology, environmental biology, environmental science, or related field, and three years of related professional or technical experience.
- Experience collecting and working with water quality data, analysis, and reporting.
- Proficiency with GIS, R-statistical computing, relational databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience operating and trailering watercraft.
- Exceptional teamwork and communication skills.
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 in office and outdoor field settings, under a variety of weather conditions, around water and from boats. Position will require occasional day and overnight travel, particularly between June and October to participate in field sampling efforts, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. Ability to carry 50 pounds across uneven terrain is essential. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule for in-office duties, subject to approval and program needs.
What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000 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 January 5, 2025. Please reference #25-NYS-SW-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
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 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.
Rhode Island
There are no current openings. Please check back soon.
Vermont
Environmental Analyst
Full-time in Grand Isle, VT
Support environmental initiatives in the Lake Champlain Basin! NEIWPCC is seeking a detail-oriented environmental analyst to facilitate grants administered by the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) that support mission-driven projects to improve water quality, habitat, environmental engagement, and cultural interpretation of the Lake Champlain Basin.
Job Duties:
- Support the development of Requests for Proposals and support the LCBP grant review process; prepare technical data and reporting as needed.
- Support the NEIWPCC LCBP team with office support and on-site meeting support, or field work.
- Manage the LCBP online grant management system, including all aspects of LCBP Grant management workflows from proposal solicitation to close out of awarded projects.
- Facilitate the reporting, invoicing, and documentation for active grants; provide support to grant applicants, recipients, and external partners with all aspects of the grants process.
- Assist with the development of workplans and budgets for projects; help with the review and approval of technical items and deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field, with coursework or passionate interest in Lake Champlain or watershed issues relevant to the LCBP mission.
- Related technical or professional experience, and experience working with or managing grants
- A proven team player with the ability to build relationships with diverse partners.
- Great time-management capabilities with accurate record-keeping skills.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly word processing, data management, and data analysis.
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 $50,000 – $60,000. 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 8 hours per day and is based out of the LCBP office in Grand Isle, VT. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting, but may include outdoor field assignments, and will require travel to locations in Vermont, New York and Quebec, for which a private means of transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a valid passport or smart-license is required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
To Apply
Submit your cover letter, resume and writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org. Please reference #25-LCBP-001 in the email subject line. Preference given to applicants who apply by December 1, 2024. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
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.