Current Openings

Lowell, MA

NEIWPCC is seeking a team-oriented, committed, and personable Assistant Information Officer to provide clerical and administrative support to Lowell office headquarters. The incumbent will work with other Assistant Information Officers and Business Operations Staff to provide support to assigned functional groups within NEIWPCC. Tasks include collecting and organizing information from various NEIWPCC programs, drafting reports or communications for both internal and external audiences, supporting conferences and meetings (virtually and in person), managing data and records, and general office support such as answering phones, greeting guest, ordering supplies, and mail distribution. The incumbent will work with the Business Operations Manager, Executive Director, the Executive Committee and Commissioners, and other internal and external parties associated with NEIWPCC’s work.

Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and experience, will have a high-degree of multi-tasking and time-management capability, and will welcome collaboration. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and telephone and computer systems. Experience with travel arrangements and/or a corporate travel environment preferred. Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.

NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. If interested, we welcome you to send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs@neiwpcc.org by August 6, 2021. Please reference #21-Lowell-006 in the email subject line.

NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions.

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Albany, NY

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 successful candidate will work on the development of the statewide Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). They will assist with managing the consultant contract, source water program guidance development & updating, and assisting communities with developing and implementing their source water protection plans. Staff will also assist with internal DWSP2 coordination to ensure the Department’s permitting and other processes include source water protection components. Infrequent overnight travel may be necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position would assist with the following:

• Give presentations on the source water protection programs to interested parties.
• Use GIS analysis tools to answer questions related to source of public drinking water and location of possible containment sources. Prepare technical and programmatic documents and summaries for Departmental audiences or stakeholders.
• Monitor progress of multiple communities preparing DWSP2 plans with technical assistance providers. Bring issues to supervisor’s attention and suggest solutions.
• Prepare internal and external outreach and communication material. Assist with researching and writing fact sheets, manuals, and templates to deliver the Drinking Water Source Protection Program message.
• Prepare summary reports of decisions and recommendations developed by working groups and strategy teams. Conduct meeting follow-up.
• Analyze and summarizing management plans, policies, technical reports, regulations, and other information for the workgroups. Investigate and assemble information needed.
• Collect, review, summarize, analyze, and/or develop recommendations involving environmental data associated with the sources of public drinking water and potential contaminant sources. Prepare findings report for supervisor. Manage program related meetings.
• Answer questions from entities interested in the source water protection program.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Provide supervisor with general program overview and status of the DWSP2 program.
• Other duties as assigned.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, geography, geology, geographic information systems, 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficient with skills in database development and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, all while staying organized and maintaining accurate records.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a private means of transportation.

NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. If interested, we welcome you to send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to us at jobs@neiwpcc.org by July 19, 2021. Please reference # 21-NYS-SW-DEC-002 in the email subject line.

NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions.

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Kingston, NY

This position is governed by an agreement between NEIWPCC and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Under that agreement, NEIWPCC was selected to provide services to assist NYC DEP in the management and replacement of certain wastewater treatment infrastructure at nearly 100 wastewater treatment facilities (WWTF) located within the City’s water supply watershed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will support the Capital Replacement Program by assisting the DEP Project Manager with various administrative functions. The primary responsibility of the position is to review detailed financial reconciliations of operations and maintenance (O&M) expenditures of each WWTF in the NYC watershed for each fiscal year. This task requires the preparation of O&M documents, tracking of annual budgets, and the comparison of submitted O&M invoices with their annual reconciliation documentation. Other job responsibilities include preparing files for offsite storage, maintaining accurate documentation of files, and attending meetings with WWTF owners and operators, engineers, and lawyers, as assigned.

The satisfactory performance of the above duties and responsibilities requires the incumbent to develop a thorough understanding of NEIWPCC’s and NYC DEP’s programs, organization, and policies, to exercise initiative and resourcefulness, and to be able to work effectively with state, federal, and local contacts of varied professional backgrounds and levels.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional work experience in an accounting or auditing role.
• Ability to organize workload, and perform tasks in an accurate, conclusive, responsible, and timely manner.
• Strong Excel skills and capabilities, with the ability to use advanced formulas and functions (e.g. vlookup, PivotTables, subtotals) within electronic spreadsheets.
• Possess and exhibit a consistent sharp attention to detail, problem solving abilities, and high numerical accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial reports, accounts and ledgers.

NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. If interested, we welcome you to send a cover letter and resume to us at jobs@neiwpcc.org by June 4, 2021. Please reference #21-NYC-CRP-DEP-003 in the email subject line.

NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions.

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Kingston, NY

This position is governed by an agreement between NEIWPCC and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Under that agreement, NEIWPCC was selected to provide services to assist NYC DEP in the management and replacement of certain wastewater treatment infrastructure at nearly 100 WWTPs located within the City’s water supply watershed

We are seeking an individual who will perform all tasks associated with managing the assessment, replacement, and maintenance of certain wastewater treatment infrastructure that is required to be installed and maintained in the New York City water supply watershed.  The installation, capital replacement, and O&M of this equipment is paid for by NYC DEP. Under the supervision of the Section Chief, at NYC DEP, this person will focus on managing the contracts needed to replace watershed equipment at WWTPs via site inspections, meeting with WWTP owners, and coordinating with DEP’s compliance staff. You will also be responsible for preparing and reviewing internal and external progress reports pursuant to the FAD, MOA, and other Agency requirements as requested. As well, you will be responsible for managing multiple databases for tracking and monitoring program accomplishments, contract budgets, project coordination, payments, and related documentation.

The satisfactory performance of the above duties and responsibilities requires the incumbent to develop a thorough understanding of NEIWPCC’s and NYC DEP’s programs, organization, and policies, to exercise initiative and resourcefulness in complicated situations, and to be able to work effectively with state and federal contacts at both staff top management levels, and with varied professional backgrounds. The incumbent will also effectively and successfully manage projects, develop contracts, track budgets and meet all deadlines in a timely and proactive manner.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of professional work experience in the field of environmental science or engineering
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to write concisely and express thoughts clearly in a logical sequence
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, maintaining positive and productive working relationships
• High degree of computer proficiency

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Experience with operation of wastewater treatment utilities and facility reconstruction preferred
• Experience with SPDES permits compliance action preferred
• Experience with SPDES inspection process/procedures preferred
• Experience and capability in working with state and local water/wastewater agencies
• Facilitation, collaboration, and conflict resolution with partners and stakeholders

Duties are performed in the field as well as in an office/home office setting, with the possible need for travel to adjoining states when travel is permitted again.  Evening and weekend duty may be necessary. The position is primarily an office-based job with routine travel throughout the watershed and occasional outdoor field work (site visits, tours, education/outreach events). A hard hat, safety vest, and safety shoes may be needed at times, and these items will be provided as PPE.

REQUIREMENTS

• A valid driver’s license and access to own transportation required.
• Attendance in the Lowell, MA office for a one day orientation during the first two weeks of employment and attendance at the annual All Staff Meeting are mandatory.  These events will be virtual if travel is not yet permitted.

NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.  If interested, we welcome you to send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to us at jobs@neiwpcc.org by May 21, 2021.  Please reference #21-NYC-CRP-DEP-002 in the email subject line.

NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law.  Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements.  This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions.

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Providence, RI

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management administers the state’s water quality monitoring, assessment and standards program. These programs are critical to the implementation of the Clean Water Act in the state. Under the Clean Water Act, States, Tribes, and Territories have the primary responsibility for monitoring and assessing their waters and reporting on water quality. RIDEM carries out an ambient river monitoring program as part of their responsibility to comprehensively monitor and assess riverine waters of Rhode Island. Under the Clean Water Act, state governments have primary responsibility over establishing, reviewing, and revising water quality standards. Additionally, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has encouraged all states to develop numeric nutrient criteria as an enhancement to their water standards program in order to strengthen protection for surface waters. In order to advance implementation of this plan, DEM is collaborating with NEIWPCC to advance development of numeric nutrient criteria for freshwaters in Rhode Island.

In collaboration with the RI DEM-OWR, the incumbent will be responsible for implementation of the field sampling program for the ambient river monitoring (ARM) program and associated data management, technical assistance to RIDEM by performing assessments for federal Clean Water Act reporting, technical assistance to RIDEM water quality standards program by reviewing and identifying potential needed updates to the state water quality standards, completing draft nutrient criteria/thresholds for Rhode Island’s freshwater lakes and ponds and advancing the development of nutrient criteria/thresholds for Rhode Island’s rivers and streams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execution of sampling program for ambient river monitoring, including documentation of field work and quality assured ARM dataset
• Serve as primary supervisor of technical (seasonal) staff including: training, planning, directing and review of seasonal staff field work as related to water quality sampling for ambient river monitoring program.
• Coordinate with RI Department of Health Laboratory on delivery of samples and associated logistics
• Prepare Ambient River Monitoring (ARM) Addendum annually.
• Maintain a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and SOPs for ambient river monitoring.
• Manage water quality data from ambient river monitoring and assist with review and assessment of internal and external data sources
• Upload datasets to RIDEM’s internal water quality database, SWIMS
• Participation in various meetings pertaining to monitoring of rivers as needed
• Develop updated content for RIDEM website as needed
• Perform statistical analyses and use in development of technical memorandum on evaluation of diatom data.
• Compile relevant data on rivers and streams.
• Initiate a document summarizing field method evaluation and make recommendations for further NNC data collection and development.
• Perform statistical analyses to characterize rivers and streams to support refined classification of these waterbodies for nutrient criteria/thresholds development purposes.
• Participate in project meetings with DEM staff and other resource persons.
• Represent the DEM & NEIWPCC at scientific conferences.
• Interact with academic researchers, EPA researchers and program officials, and other state officials.
• Plan and order supplies to support all field work under supervision.
• Document and present recommendations to the DEM-OWR managers concerning changes to water quality standards, which will include drafting documents that provide the rationale for anticipated changes.
• Provide background materials or draft or write articles for various NEIWPCC, or other, publications. Present work products and programs to stakeholders and the general public.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports.
• Other duties, as assigned.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in natural science, physical geography, resource management, or geographic information systems is preferred.
• 3+ years of full-time professional work experience in the above-mentioned field, including geographic information systems.
• Candidates who have taken a less traditional path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
• Knowledge and experience with water quality and nutrient pollution issues.
• Knowledge and experience with field methods to conduct field sampling in riverine systems
• Knowledge of the Clean Water Act.
• Knowledge of Water Quality Standards, including nutrient criteria.
• Extensive experience with use of statistics
• Strong team player with ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with scientists, managers and general public.
• Excellent computer skills.
• A valid driver’s license and access to own transportation is required for limited local and regional travel to participate in related meetings.

NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. If interested, we welcome you to send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to us at jobs@neiwpcc.org by June 24, 2021. Additionally, please reference #21-RIDEM-001 in the email subject line.

NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions.

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