Research Fellow
3 days ago
Join the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a Research Fellow - Safe Drinking Water Facilitator and contribute to the development and implementation of Drinking Water Programs. This role will provide technical and training support to public water systems in Massachusetts, focusing on the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Rule.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide technical support to one identified MassDEP regional office (or Boston office) in the development and implementation of Drinking Water Programs.
- Review public water system (PWS) Service Line Inventory and Lead Service Line Replacement Plans.
- Assist PWS with identifying service lines of unknown material and implementing Lead Service Line Replacement Plans, preparing applications for financial assistance, and completing permit submissions.
- Assist MassDEP in the development of technical guidance, procedures, and programs in preparation for future changes to PFAS regulations.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews and assessments of laboratory reports to assist MassDEP in making compliance determinations.
- Assist with implementing public outreach and education efforts to engage PWS in activities to comply with MassDEP requirements.
- Review water quality results and discuss drinking water remediation options with PWS.
- Provide data and support for research on safe drinking water in Massachusetts, including lead service line inventory and replacement planning, PFAS, sanitary surveys, cybersecurity, and/or support for small and disadvantaged community water systems.
- Work with students and faculty on related research projects.
- Assist in the development of training materials for PWS operator continuing education.
- Prepare reports for, and participate in, periodic meetings/calls with UMass and MassDEP staff to discuss Program implementation and progress in achieving MassDEP goals.
- Respond to phone and email inquiries about the various technical assistance programs.
- Work with University faculty and other personnel, consultants, and grant sponsors to coordinate research and outreach projects.
- Bachelor's degree or an Associate's Degree plus two years of qualifying experience or high school degree/GED/HiSet plus four years of qualifying experience.
- Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, including Safe Drinking Water Act programs, and public drinking water systems is required.
- Specific and substantial subject matter expertise in lead in drinking water, PFAS, and/or a domain area of support for water systems (e.g. sanitary surveys, cybersecurity, water quality data, funding applications).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively with facilities, staff, the Project Manager and Program Director, and other Technical Assistance Providers working on this Program.
- Ability to exercise considerable tact and diplomacy in personal interactions.
- Basic computer and communication/people skills are required.
- Ability to travel to sites as appropriate, and to operate a motor vehicle to travel to work sites.
- Basic knowledge of drinking water systems.
- Massachusetts Driver's License (Class D) required at hire.
- Water operator license desired.
- Fully Remote with up to 60% travel within Massachusetts.
- Supervision is received from University of Massachusetts Amherst Drinking Water Assistance Program faculty and staff, with additional support from MassDEP regional offices Drinking Water Program Section Chief or designee (Boston, Springfield, Worcester, Lakeville, and Woburn).
- Up to 5 positions available contingent on funding.
- Initial appointment for 1 year with renewal based on performance and funding.
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