Environmental Analyst III- Wetlands Circuit Rider

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Job Description - Environmental Analyst III
- Wetlands Circuit Rider (260006GJ)

Job Description

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The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.

MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Analyst III to join the Southeast Regional Office’s Bureau of Water Resources (BWR), Wetlands Program in Lakeville, MA. The Wetlands program is charged with protecting Massachusetts' wetlands, streams, rivers and other waterways. Under the supervision of the Regional Section Chief, the EA III will serve as Wetlands Circuit Rider and will be responsible for providing outreach and training to local conservation commissions pertaining to the implementation and enforcement of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations, and to assist in performance of all assigned duties necessary to administer the Wetlands Program including the 401 Water Quality Certification Regulations.

This position will be based in MassDEP’s Southeast Regional Office (SERO), Lakeville, MA. Serving 84 cities and towns, including Cape Cod and the Islands, the Southeast Regional Office plays a critical role in safeguarding the region’s environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on public health and environmental protection across southeastern Massachusetts.

• Develop and deliver training on wetland regulatory issues to address specific needs of conservation commissions and conservation staff.
• Assist commissions and municipal staff in understanding technical issues and interpreting the WPA regulations and related policies and guidance.
• Conduct regular meetings of existing conservation commission networks in the region as well as develop new networks as needed, including planning, scheduling, developing and delivering presentations, and obtaining speakers on specialized topics on occasion to attend network meetings. Occasionally, these meetings may be held outside of normal working hours.
• Respond to requests for information on technical and administrative issues from conservation commissions, the public, stakeholders, and other interested parties by phone, emails, or other formats.
• Provide information to the regional Wetlands Program staff on issues being raised by commissions to…