Environmental Analyst – Drinking Water Specialist @ NEIWPCC
Environmental Analyst – Drinking Water Specialist
Description
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to collaborate with municipal stakeholders and community leaders to develop and implement plans to protect drinking water sources throughout the Capital Region of New York state.
What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will become an essential member of the
Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). You will work with municipal
leaders, water operators, consultants, local health departments and other
community stakeholders to develop DWSP2 plans and provide technical assistance
during plan implementation. You will collect, analyze, and maintain
environmental data to inform recommendations and prepare technical
documentation for a variety of stakeholders and for external outreach. You
will utilize GIS to create community maps, and will be a resource to for
questions related to sources of drinking water and locations of possible
contamination. You will also assist with other tasks related to water supply
protection, such as water quality sampling, database management, data
analysis, performing sanitary surveys or capacity assessments for public water
systems.
What You 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
environmental sciences or related field; knowledge of and experience with
aspects of drinking water quality programs, state/federal regulations,
watershed management; and experience collaborating with a broad range of
stakeholders in implementing environmental programs. Competence in statistical
analysis of large data sets and competence in GIS highly 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 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 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 $55,000 to $70,000.
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to
jobs@neiwpcc.org by September 17, 2023. Please
reference #23-NYS-SW-DOH-008 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 $55,000 to $70,000.
Location
Albany, NY, USA
Category
Posted
2023-08-30 00:00