Environmental Analyst IV

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Job Description

Description

Who We Are:

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.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxic and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

Who We Are as an

Employer:

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.

Description:

MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Analyst IV (EA IV) within the Bureau of Air and Waste - Solid Waste Section at MassDEP’s Western Regional Office, located in Springfield, MA.

The EA IV will primarily perform program work inclusive of implementing regulations, permitting, compliance & enforcement, training and supervision of employees and other activities that ensure proper management of solid waste and recyclable materials in Massachusetts. In addition, oversee aspects of the operation of the Springfield Materials Recycling (MRF) facility.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in assessment activities, which may include permit requirement reviews, report reviews and inspections of facilities and locations to evaluate compliance with the Commonwealth's Solid Waste regulations.
• Review permit applications, certifications, and other documents to determine compliance with Solid Waste regulations and investigate complaints.
• Train and Supervise Solid Waste Program Staff of a lesser grade as assigned by the Solid Waste Section Chief.
• Prepare inspection reports in conformance with the Bureau's policies and procedures, which would memorialize the observations made during the inspection and identify noncompliance with the applicable regulations.
• Assist in the development of enforcement cases and draft enforcement documents in accordance with the MassDEP’s guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Monitor aspects of the Springfield MRF, including operator and municipal contracts, repairs to the facility, compile and analyze Springfield MRF data, including production and municipal payments.
• Conduct outreach and technical assistance efforts to municipalities, schools, the public and the regulated community, including the MRF Advisory Board, with regards to solid waste management issues and recycling efforts.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of, and experience with, Solid Waste and Recycling operations.
• Strong knowledge of…