Environmental Analyst – Source Water Protection

Overview

NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to assist with the implementation of source water protection measures for public water systems throughout New York State.

As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will work alongside internal and external partners to implement the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). You will:

• Facilitate collaboration and communication to further develop the program.
• Manage contracts with technical assistance providers and monitor progress of workplans, identifying potential issues and collaborating on solutions.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on draft plans, deliverables, and final reports.
• Collect, compile, organize and analyze environmental data (using GIS and R programming) to inform program reporting and implementation.
• Prepare summary reports and technical documents for stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Our ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, geology, hydrology, biology, natural resources planning, or a related field, and at least three years of related experience.
• Knowledge and experience with aspects of water quality and watershed management.
• Familiarity with O365 suite, Canva, GIS, relational databases, program languages (e.g., R, Python), and form building tools, and ability to manage and evaluate large data sets.
• Ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, managers, the public, and the regulated community.

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 the potential for field work and occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. 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.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

• Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
• Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
• Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs by June 21, 2026. Please reference #26-NYS-SW-DEC-004 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits may be viewed at: neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

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 is an equal opportunity employer.