Environmental Scientist | Boston, MA

Elimination System (NPDES) permits, covering the Authority's wastewater and waterworks facilities. Assists in the implementation of the Authority's environmental monitoring projects in Boston Harbor and its tributary rivers. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Program Manager, Environmental Compliance and Monitoring.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise occasional supervision over interns or contract employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates compliance activities required in the NPDES permits for MWRA wastewater and water treatment plants and other facilities. Prepares monthly NPDES permit required Discharge Monitoring Reports. Assists in

the implementation of the MWRA's environmental monitoring projects in Boston Harbor, the Charles, Mystic, and Neponset Rivers, and local beaches, in conjunction with other Authority departments.

Prepares written reports, complete with statistical and/or graphical analyses, using environmental monitoring or operational data, as appropriate. Prepares reports for web posting including Contingency Plan (CP) threshold exceedances and monthly and quarterly summary reports such as Orange Notebook. Works with ENQUAL-WW data management staff and other Operations staff to ensure environmental and operational data in MWRA databases are fully validated, updated, and available for use. Submits permit-related

reports to regulatory agencies and other interested parties.

Rotational on-call (remote) responsibilities for regulatory notifications of sanitary sewer overflows and wastewater treatment plant upsets after business hours, and for web posting of CSO discharges and sanitary sewer overflows. SECONDARY DUTIES: Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or related field; and Two (2) to four (4) years experience in permit compliance, environmental monitoring and data analysis, or similar environmental experience; or Any equivalent combination of education or experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, environmental principles, wastewater treatment and environmental regulations. Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Access, Excel and working knowledge of Oracle and Power Point. Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as good interpersonal and organizational skills. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Office equipment as normally associated with the use of telephone, personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects including office equipment or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell.

There are no requirements that weight be lifted or force be exerted in performance of this job, although the employee will have the opportunity to participate in field activities that involve lifting weight (e. g. water, sediment or other environmental samples) or exerting force. Specific vision requirements required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is a moderately quiet office setting. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, interaction or gender, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Job Posted by Applicant Pro