<p>Who We Are:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Who We Are as an Employer:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air and water, safely managing toxics and hazards, recycling solid and hazardous wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources. The Department fulfills its mission in part by enforcing compliance with environmental laws and regulations.</p> <p>MassDEP is seeking applicants for the position of Environmental Analyst V (EA V) within the Bureau of Air and Waste (BAW). The position is based in the Boston Office located at 100 Cambridge St, Boston, MA. The position will report to the Deputy Division Director, or his/her designee, of the Information and Data Systems Implementation (IDSI) Unit. This person should have strong communication skills and be able to work with others in a collaborative team environment. The workplace is a hybrid work model that combines working in the office and remotely.</p> <p>The Air Quality Branch Chief is responsible for development, maintenance and operation of computerized data collection systems for reporting programs such as the Environmental Results Program (ERP), Stage I, Underground Storage Tank Program, Air Quality Compliance & Enforcement activity reporting including reporting of High Priority Violators and Federally reportable violators to EPA data systems (ICIS, ECHO).</p> <p>This position also supports the Department wide EIPAS (Environmental Information and Public Access System) platform.</p> <p>Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Supervise Source Registration (SR) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) applications and workflow, issues and resolutions.</p> </li><li> <p>Supervise UST, ERP and SR/GHG data managers and technical staff with responsibilities for data management, data analysis, data entry and/or customer service including coordinating activities, providing training, coaching, performance evaluation and career development opportunities.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage staff support of databases relating to ERP and other systems as well as implement projects to develop new or enhanced program reporting software based on emerging Department, Bureau or Divisional needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures identified in applicable Quality Assurance Program Plans (QAPP) and the MassDEP Quality Assurance system.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage and undertake actions to facilitate MassDEP's compliance with Federal Compliance and Enforcement (C&E) information collection requirements and participate in regional and national groups to further coordinate state/federal C&E reporting and program evaluation policy.</p> </li><li> <p>Represent BAW's (AQ) program interests in the various EIPAS initiatives including data standards, development of business requirements for select operations (permitting/compliance) development of training and guidance documents (internal and external), participating in implementation meetings.</p> </li><li> <p>Keep immediate chain-of-command updated concerning the status of assigned activities, the identification of staff resources and relevant training needs to achieve the Unit's information management goals, and other operational issues on a periodic basis to support informed decision-making.</p> </li><li> <p>Represent the Bureau, Division, or unit in IT and programmatic forums, where applicable.</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Familiarity with Massachusetts environmental regulations and policies.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with data manipulation and analysis tools like Microsoft Access, Tableau or Power-BI.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to critically analyze and assess data to drive strategic decisions and outcomes.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work with cross-functional (internal and external stakeholders) groups, program staff and regulated communities.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to diagnose the root cause of system issues and communicate the problems to system developers and vendors.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to extract, organize and communicate information in a way that is responsive of customer needs (internal as well as external customers).</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Attention to detail, organization, and ability to multi-task.</p> </li><li> <p>Initiative and ability to work independently while also interacting effectively in a team environment.</p> </li></ul> <p>First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.</p> <p>MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Applicants must have at least six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least four years must have been in a professional capacity, and of which (C) at least two years must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions.</p> <p>Substitutions:</p> <p>I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*</p> <p>II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*</p> <p>III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*</p> <ul> <li>Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually competed. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.</p> <p>Comprehensive Benefits</p> <p>When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.</p> <p>Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.</p> <p>The Commonwealth 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. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.</p>