Environmental Engineer/Analyst – Permit Writer @ NEIWPCC
Environmental Engineer/Analyst – Permit Writer
Description
NEIWPCC is seeking an Environmental Engineer or Analyst to serve as a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit Writer, and to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures to further protect source water throughout the state.
What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Environmental Engineer or Analyst, you will become an essential
member of the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). You will work
with permittees, their representatives, engineers and various members of the
public on municipal and industrial wastewater discharge SPDES permits within
Source Water Protection areas to ensure SPDES permits are up-to-date and
include effluent limitations necessary to protect public water supplies. You
will assist with SPDES permit development and permit renewals and will conduct
water quality and effluent evaluations at wastewater treatment facilities. You
will review engineering reports, plans, and specifications for industrial and
municipal wastewater treatment systems and facilities and recommend these
plans for approval. You will also assist in development of guidance around
emerging contaminants data collection and reporting, and assessment of data
for incorporation into permitting strategies.
What You’ll Bring / 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 chemical,
civil, environmental engineering, or other applicable engineering degree from
an ABET accredited program. A degree in another related field may be
substituted. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of and experience
with the Clean Water Act, the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(SPDES) permit program, water quality, and watershed management; and
experience collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders in implementing
environmental programs. Excellent computer skills, including word processing,
spreadsheets, geographic information systems, and the ability to perform basic
statistical analysis is valued. 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 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 is required. After six months of employment, this position may
be eligible for a partial telework schedule for office-based duties, subject
to approval and determined by program and office needs. Proof of COVID-19
vaccination required.
Benefits
NEIWPCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
NEIWPCC pays 75% of premiums for health/dental/vision coverage, contributes
10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans, provides 15 paid
vacation days per fiscal year in addition to paid state holidays and paid
volunteer leave, 15 paid sick days, and offers tuition reimbursement and
professional development support. NEIWPCC is a qualified employer for the
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Salary
Anticipated annual salary range is $61,000 to $77,000.
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to
jobs@neiwpcc.org by August 13, 2023. Please
reference #23-NYS-SW-DEC-003 in the email subject line. Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis, accepting applications until the position is
filled.
A full position description and benefits listing may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.
About NEIWPCC
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
shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance
clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our
member states.
NEIWPCC’s Diversity Commitment
NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of
diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Read more about
NEIWPCC’s commitment to diversity here: https://neiwpcc.org/about-
us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/.
Entry-level, Mid-level
Nonprofit- NGO
Anticipated annual salary range is $61,000 to $77,000.
Location
Albany, NY, USA
Category
Posted
2023-07-27 00:00