Environmental Analyst

**TITLE: Environmental Analyst - Technical Assistance Provider (TAP)**

**EMPLOYER**:NEIWPCC, Wannalancit Mills, 650 Suffolk Street, Suite 410, Lowell, MA 01854

**LOCATION**: State of Maine, Drinking Water Program, State House Station 11, 286 Water St,
Augusta, ME 04333

**BACKGROUND INFORMATION**: 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 the regions, ecosystems, and
areas of expertise. NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of
diversity, equity, and inclusion.

**JOB SUMMARY**: Work with the Public Water System Inspection Team to provide support for
the Drinking Water Program.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Participate in field visits as requested by the Compliance Unit Supervisor.
- Research information for Public Water Inspection Team and Compliance Unit.
- Assist the Drinking Water Program (DWP)with data improvement projects.
- Provide technical, operational and compliance assistance to enhance the ability of a PWS to
- protect public health.- Provide onsite personalized technical assistance and education to promote compliance and

increased technical, managerial, and financial capacity of public water system owners and
operators.
- Work with all public water systems in Maine, including but not limited to 1,700 Community, Non
- Transient Non-Community, and Transient Public Water Systems (PWS’s).
- TAP will provide technical assistance to PWS in the form of on-site system visits and off-site

communications as required by the DWP.
- Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

**SUPERVISORY CONTROLS**: Incumbent operates under the general supervision of the
Compliance Unit Manager with specific day to day direction. In addition, the incumbent may
receive direction from the Public Water Inspectors, who may provide instruction on new work,
guidance, and review of completed work to assure accuracy and adherence to established
policy and rules. The incumbent will independently perform tasks in an efficient and effective
manner, using good judgment. Job performance is evaluated by the Compliance Unit Manager,
in consultation with NEIWPCC’s project manager.
The incumbent will rely on their ability, expertise, and commitment to excellence. They will also
build NEIWPCC’s culture which focuses on honesty, ethical behavior, personal integrity, respect
for others, transparency, hard work, and collaborative teamwork.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**: This section outlines expected education and experience
levels associated with this position. Incumbents with alternative qualifications or who have taken
a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong
willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
**Education**
A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field.

**Experience**
Applicants must have at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or
professional experience in the field above, of which at least one year must have been in a
professional capacity.

**Personal Characteristics**
- Comfortable working directly with PWS owners, operators, including in the field.***
- Think and act in a broad collaborative style. Care deeply about the health and impact of
- the entire organization, not just the Drinking Water Program.- Open to direct interaction with municipal officials and staff in communicating permit/fee
- reconciliation processes including for education and training.- Naturally prone to action with a focus toward continuous improvement and is committed
- to contributing to the overall success of NEIWPCC.- Ability to build collaborative relationships across NEIWPCC and our partners.
- Approachable and diplomatic in all interactions.
- Able to manage change and articulate the “value case” for it.
- A team player who is inclusive and willing to help others.
- Dependable and capable of fostering trust.
- Accepts responsibility and is accountable for results.

**Special Knowledge and Skills**
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Knowledge and experience with math/accounting.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.

**Environmental Factors**
Duties will be performed in an office setting but travel throughout the State of Maine is required
and could be two to three times a week depending on need and season.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- A valid driver’s license and access to own transportation is required.
- Attendance is mandatory in the Lowell office for orientation and at the annual All Staff
- Meeting (held the last Thursday and Friday in March each yea