Current Openings

NEIWPCC is seeking a detail-oriented and personable Meeting and Event Planner. This is a full-time position based in Lowell, MA, that supports the planning and execution of meetings, conferences, trade shows and events (in-person and virtual). The ideal candidate would play a key role in approximately 10-15 NEIWPCC events annually, to help the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. COVID-19 vaccination required.

NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org. In the email subject line please reference position #22-Lowell-001. Position is open until filled.

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Lowell, MA

NEIWPCC is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform various accounting duties within the fiscal division. The Staff Accountant will work closely with all members of the fiscal team to ensure a timely month and year end close. Primary responsibilities will include the proper recording of expenses and reconciling of general ledger accounts. All work to be performed in adherence to the organization’s fiscal policies and procedures to guarantee the integrity of the financial systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process check runs on a weekly basis
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries as needed for month end close
• Maintain supporting documentation for all transactions
• Review GL coding to ensure accuracy
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data
• Assist with the closing of federal grants and fiscal year audit
• Other duties as assigned by the Comptroller

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3 years of previous related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles, and accounting practices
• Excellent computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with non-profit/grant accounting is a plus.
• A problem-solver with high attention to detail.
• Able to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and short writing sample by November 28, 2021 via email to jobs@neiwpcc.org. In the email subject line please reference position #22-Lowell-003.

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Lowell, MA

NEIWPCC is seeking a diplomatic, dynamic, and driven candidate to serve as a project manager in support of our mission on regional and national Water Quality Standards (WQS), nutrient and numeric water quality standards, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), Climate Change, Clean Water Act 303(d) national listing and TMDL training workshops. Candidate will serve as project manager for the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (LINAP) including the supervision of one full-time staff member. Will organize meetings of appropriate state and federal staff for the WQS, nutrient and numeric water quality standards, TMDL, and Climate Change workgroups, developing agendas and responding to requests for information from workgroup members, as well as updating NEIWPCC’s Executive Committee and Commission. Will develop and administer work plans, budgets, and contract/grant amendments, as well as develop requests for proposals, selection of contractors, and management of contracts.

The successful candidate will have a master’s degree or appropriate experience in environmental studies, public policy, natural science, public health, earth science, biology, chemistry, or related field and must have experience working with a broad range of stakeholders in implementing environmental programs. Knowledge and experience with aspects of water quality and watershed management as well as knowledge and understanding of federal environmental laws and regulations required. Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong computer skills required along with the ability to perform basic statistical analysis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as project manager for work in support of NEIWPCC’s mission.
• Organize workgroup meetings of appropriate state and federal staff.
• Develop and administer work plans, budgets, and contract/grant amendments and provide contract management.
• Coordinate with other staff on crosscutting program issues, including the pollution reduction Tracking and Accounting Collaborative and climate change initiative.
• Work with Quality Assurance Program Manager with review of Quality Assurance Project Plans as needed.
• Maintain appropriate webpages on NEIWPCC website to ensure they are up-to-date and accurate and provide background materials or write articles for various NEIWPCC, or other, publications.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and ideally a master’s degree or equivalent experience in environmental studies, public policy, natural science, public health, earth science, biology, chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders in implementing environmental programs
• Knowledge and experience with aspects of water quality and watershed management
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, and managers, and to establish professional credibility.

NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and short writing sample by November 21, 2021 via email to jobs@neiwpcc.org. In the email subject line please reference position #22-Lowell-002.

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Albany, NY

NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across the regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise.

The primary goal of the next generation of Source Water Protection in New York State is to develop and implement source water protection measures for public water systems throughout the State. Source water protection strategies are most effective when implemented at the local community level. As such, NEIWPCC professionals will team with staff from NYSDEC.

The candidate will work within the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation – Division of Water (DOW), Bureau of Water Permits and serve as a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit writer. Candidate will work on municipal and/or industrial wastewater discharge SPDES permit renewals/reviews within Source Water Protection areas to ensure SPDES permits are up-to-date and include effluent limitations necessary to protect public water supplies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply knowledge of the Clean Water Act and State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit program in developing individual SPDES permits.
  • Develop new or renewal permits for consistency and conformance with regulations, polices, and procedures.
  • Interact with permittees, their representatives, engineers, and various member of the public on permit issues.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships and communicate constructively with Federal, State and local government agencies, engineering firms, various non-governmental groups, and the public.
• Review engineering reports, plans, and specifications for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment systems and facilities, and recommend these plans for approval.
• Conduct water quality evaluations and derive water quality based effluent limitations for SPDES permits.
• Position will require travel for roughly 20% of full-time.
• Other duties as assigned.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, computer science, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional work experience in one or more of the fields listed above (pro-rated substitutions for relevant class work are acceptable for the right candidate with interests in self-guided investigations and research).
• Ability to write concisely, to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequence as well as communicate well verbally
• Attention to detail, comfortable with data management and communicating key insights from data analysis to upper-level staff and the public
• Naturally prone to action with a focus toward continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in a very collaborative environment and oriented toward getting things done; able to bring perspectives and ideas to the table while remaining open to perspectives and ideas from others. Open to lively debates.
• Capable of fostering and deserving of trust
• Accept responsibility and is accountable for results

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge and experience with aspects of water quality and watershed management
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, and managers, and to establish professional credibility
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills, including, including word processing, spreadsheets, geographic information systems, and ability to perform basic statistical analysis
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Knowledge and understanding of federal environmental laws and regulations.

NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. COVID-19 vaccination required.

If interested, we welcome you to send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to us at jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 7, 2021. Please reference #22-NYS-SW-DEC-001 in the email subject line.

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