Environmental Analyst II

Overview

MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Analyst II (EA II) within the Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup (BWSC), Technical Support/FAST program, at the Northeast Regional Office (NERO) in Woburn, Massachusetts. This full‑time position (37.5 hours per week) requires a hybrid schedule of office time, field work, and telework. The BWSC is charged with regional implementation of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP), codified as 310 CMR 40.0000.

• Review site assessment reports and interpret analytical data to determine the extent of contamination and the need for further assessment, including for PFAS compounds.
• Articulate findings and recommendations orally and in writing.
• Conduct field inspections and research land‑use history, industrial/commercial activity where PFAS or other hazardous materials contamination has been discovered or is suspected.
• Identify/secure access and Dig‑Safe locations for additional groundwater monitoring points to define or fully characterize subsurface contaminant plumes.
• Plan and implement site investigation activities to obtain soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, drinking water, ambient air, soil gas, and/or indoor air samples.
• Transport and use portable generators, hammer drills, and other equipment up to 75 pounds.
• Install direct‑push groundwater monitoring wells using hammer drill, piping, well‑screens, equipment and procedures developed by the MassDEP Northeast Regional Office.
• Sample wells and obtain samples for analysis in regional or commercial laboratories for VOCs, PFAS, and other analytes.
• Where direct‑push wells are not feasible, mobilize and oversee a state‑contracted drilling company.
• Identify source areas of contamination and notify Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) of potential liability.
• Provide concise and timely situation summaries and updates to supervisors as needed.
• Support the Field Assessment and Support Team (FAST) as directed, including routine calibration and care of field analytical instrumentation.
• Analyze samples on a gas chromatograph and provide data reports on standard forms.
• Perform other duties as directed by a supervisor.

• Knowledge and proficiency in physical, organic, and/or analytical chemistry.
• Knowledge of basic geology, hydrogeology, and biology.
• Ability and willingness to read, comprehend, and apply written technical guidelines and directives.
• Ability and willingness to install monitoring wells using a hammer drill.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good oral, writing, and communication skills.

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full‑time (or equivalent part‑time) technical or professional experience in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology, or public health; of which (B) at least one year must be in a professional capacity. (C) Any equivalent combination of required experience and the substitutions below is acceptable.

• I. An associate’s degree major in the required fields may be substituted for up to one year of experience.
• II. A bachelor’s degree major in the required fields may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
• III. A graduate degree major in the required fields may be substituted for required experience.

Educational progress toward such a degree will be prorated based on the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

We are an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.