NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to support the activities of the Long Island Sound (LIS) Partnership Bioextraction Coordinator in forwarding the Nutrient Bioextraction Initiative. The goal is to improve the quality of marine waters in New York and Connecticut by removing excess nitrogen through the cultivation and harvest of seaweed and shellfish. The Initiative will provide information to help decision makers with the guidelines needed to facilitate seaweed and shellfish farming and harvest operations in their coastal waters.

Position Summary

This collaborative role will assist with program coordination, administration, and communications for the Nutrient Bioextraction Initiative, and will partner with a variety of individuals from federal, state, and local levels to meet the goals of the program. This role will:

• Assist with creating project specific outreach and communications resources, including program newsletters, project fact sheets, and resource guides. Develop and maintain Bioextraction Initiative website content on the LIS Partnership and NYSEC webpages.
• Assist supervisor with preparing requests for proposals (RFPs), grant proposals, writing and reviewing project workplans, project management, and reviewing contractor quarterly reports.
• Review and develop comprehensive summaries of primary scientific literature, reports, newsletters, and specifications related to mariculture and bioextraction for inclusion into program development, pilot projects, grant reports, presentations, and communication resources.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships and communicate constructively with Federal, State and local government agencies, engineering firms, various non-governmental groups, aquaculture industry, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences, with related professional or technical experience.
• Have excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products and GIS.
• Have experience with processing and maintaining data.
• Knowledge of local coastal environments and aquaculture is a plus.

Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Kings Park, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting. Position will require once a month travel to Albany and other occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

Pay & Benefits

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

• Pays 75% of premiums for health, dental and vision coverage.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans.
• Provides 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, paid holidays and volunteer leave per year.
• Offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by July 13, 2025. Please reference #25-NYS-LIS-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

About NEIWPCC

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 shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states.

Operator Lead
2 Circle Ave, Lynn, MA 01905, USA
Full-time
Company Description

• A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description
Position Purpose: 

• Provides day-to-day monitoring/operation of equipment, routine lab tests, and minor maintenance activities.  Coordinates and monitors operational personnel in the operation of the facility at the direction of Project Manager; ensures effective plant performance and compliance with permit standards.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units in an assigned area.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.
• Monitors and observes operating conditions, and records observations and data in area shift log; diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action; and communicates status, changes, and abnormalities in operating areas.
• Follows process control procedures for assigned areas; verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.
• Prepares chemical solutions, and monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
• Samples water, wastewater, sludge, and gases according to schedule, and services automatic samplers.
• Performs routine lab tests and routine instrument calibration for portable meters.
• Performs minor maintenance including routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments; and performs basic troubleshooting of equipment, recommends solutions and, where appropriate, fills out work orders.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Provides on-the-job training for Operator in Training and Operator I in operational, maintenance, and safety duties as required.
• Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Performs the duties of Operator Supervisor and related duties as needed.

Work Environment: 

• Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic conditions, and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process controls.
• Requires working knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles, and practices of water/wastewater treatment, as acquired through three years of experience.
• Requires ability to diagnose plant-wide process problems and take remedial action, and to troubleshoot equipment.
• Requires good reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills; a scientific and mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
• Requires ability to plan, organize, train, and functionally supervise subordinates.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must possess a MA Grade 6C Wastewater Operators license.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to perform tasks standing (25%) and walking (75%) for as many as five miles per shift.
• Work positions including climbing stairs (60%), squatting, and working with hands extended above head 18 inches (25%) and 30 inches in front of body (10%).
• Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds while walking distances of 10 feet.

Additional Information
Pay Rate: $48.70 per hour.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Operations Supervisor – Wastewater Facility
1 Municipal Dr, Hudson, MA 01749, USA
Full-time

Company Description
About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description
Pay Rate: $80000 to $85000 per year.

BENEFITS 

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose: 

The Operations Supervisor supervises two or more full time employees in an assigned plant or department. This position plans and coordinates activities of workers to operate and maintain water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Supervise employees at the assigned plant or department.
• Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.
• Model professional behavior; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.
• Work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Conduct laboratory analytical testing for product quality assurance/ control; and routine tests
• Operate, maintain, install and repair (automatic and semi-automatic machines) equipment including pumps, valves, gates, mixers, chemical feed, dust collector and odor control systems
• Monitor control panels, adjusts valves and gates.
• Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.
• Monitor and document operating conditions/observations and data in shift log daily.
• Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure.
• Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances as directed and take corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently in compliance with given instructions and direction.
• Perform grab and go field tests in order to adjust chemical dosages for processes.
• Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy, work practices, and customer.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes: work area and equipment.
• Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance to others.
• Assist with collecting data and completing reports/ projects  to support business operations
• Lead special projects to improve safety, operations, and employee development
• Train other employees to safely and properly use equipment at site.
• Take initiative to offer solutions and assist in problem solving at site.
• Engage with customers within scope of responsibility to provide work updates and notifications.
• Commitment to promoting and creating a safety centric culture and positive work environment.
• Perform other job duties as requested to support business operations.

Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background: 

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Degree in a related field (24 credits in Chemistry is a plus) or equivalent experience.
Five to seven years in various positions within a water / wastewater treatment environment with knowledge of methods, principles and practices of operating, maintaining and repairing water treatment plant equipment, instrumentation and associated systems.
Lead experience or supervisory training required with understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must have an understanding of water /wastewater treatment process engineering, water quality assurance, maintenance strategy and laboratory procedures.
• Must demonstrate effective skills in troubleshooting, problem solving and team building.
• Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution and to execute the schedule requirements within a team environment.
• Must have a general knowledge of budget preparation and understanding of cost control.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, timely, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports.
• Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• PC skills and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software for preparing work related reports, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements. Ability to use computer systems for preparing work orders and purchase requisitions.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Must possess a Massachusetts Wastewater Operators License, Grade 5C required.

Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Manager, Combined Sewer Overflow Programs (CSO)

MWRA

Chelsea

The MWRA is looking for a Manager, Combined Sewer Overflow Programs (CSO) that manages all aspects of MWRA’s Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program including the development of a Long-Term Control Plan, coordination with member communities and regulatory agencies, outreach to stakeholders, environmental permitting, oversight of project development, and the program’s capital budget. This position works under the general supervision of the Director, Environmental and Regulatory Affair. They would exercise direct supervision of the assigned unit including a Program Manager and directly manages consultants.

This position:

·         Oversees the development of an Updated CSO Control Plan for CSOs discharging to the Charles River and Mystic River/Alewife Brook watersheds. This includes leading the development of a Financial Capability Assessment, review of water quality and hydraulic modeling, and the development of a Use Attainability Analysis for the watersheds and development of future Water Quality Standards Variances. Ensures that the planning, evaluation, and development of new projects are in compliance with any local, state, or federal requirements/policies.

·         Coordinates with other Departments on compliance and reporting requirements associated with MWRA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the Deer Island Treatment Plant, MassDEP’s Sewer Notification regulations, and other relevant permits, programs, and regulations.

·         Oversees the work of staff and professional engineering consultants, including all work products, to ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, quality of outputs and compliance with scope of services and contract terms

·         Recommends and develops agency, program, or department policy by analyzing all pertinent issues and information regarding the impact of proposed policy on the provision of services to clients, consumers, or the general public and by determining the resources necessary to implement such policy.

This position requires Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public administration, science, engineering, or related field required. An advanced degree in public administration, law, environmental science, or related field preferred and an understanding of wastewater system operations and engineering as acquired by at least eight (8) years of experience. This includes at least four (4) years experience in a managerial or supervisory position or any equivalent combination of education or experience. Additionally, they should have thorough understanding of CSO systems, including hydrology, hydraulics, sewer and storm water systems design, and storm water management practices.

Salary: $150,860.00 – $171,360.00 Annually.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm *May be eligible for up to 50% telework after an initial waiting period. *This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.

To view our benefits please click on the link:  Careers | MWRA

To see the full job description and apply: https://mwra.applicantpro.com/jobs/

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, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Senior Operator
190 M St, Agawam, MA 01001, USA
Full-time

Company Description
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description
Position Purpose: 

Provides and operates a process coordination role in the operation and maintenance of wastewater systems and facilities to company and statutory standards to ensure adequacy / quality of output streams – water, solids and air discharges.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• To ensure compliance with all regulatory output standards.
  To organize the planning, coordination and scheduling of operator activities in the requirements of the operation of wastewater facilities., either personally or through subordinate personnel. To organize cover for staff where appropriate. To undertake disciplinary action where appropriate.
• To ensure compliance with all Health and Safety regulations and internal company policies, both when carrying out personal duties and when supervising subordinate personnel.
• To identify and take action to resolve any poor performance of the process and undertake in depth analysis of the process and identify solutions at the optimum operating cost. Provide advice to maintenance departments as appropriate.
• To organize and supervise contractors and ensure compliance with company and statutory standards both during design review and implementation of design.
• To prioritize, plan, direct and coordinate resources in the field to maintain the required support.
• To implement any incident or emergency procedures. To determine preliminary action to be taken in the event of emergencies such as machine, equipment or power failure. Notifies regulator in event of emergency condition as appropriate.
• To monitor, observe and interpret operating conditions and initiate maintenance / corrective action as required.
• To ensure monitoring samples are taken in line with the sample schedule plan. To ensure a log of operations and records of meter and gauge readings is correctly undertaken. Reviews and evaluates test results reports, records logs and graphs to assure proper evaluation of facility / system.
• To ensure operation of plant mechanical and electrical equipment to maintain the process.
• To train, coach and develop operators and other subordinate staff to maximize resource efficiency
• Identifies, collects, compiles, and analyzes data for process use, development of standard operating procedures, reports, and planning.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company requirements.
• Responsible for coordination and evaluation of the facility.
• Provides task orientated supervision of operators in the field.
• Plans, assigns and directs work.
• Confirms and acts on adequacy of service provided by subordinates and contractors.
• Ensures corrective action is taken in the event of poor performance.

Work Environment: 

• While performing duties the employee will be expected to work in outside weather conditions.
• There will be automatically starting mechanical and electrical equipment with the associated risks.
• Odors and airborne particles are generated in the wastewater treatment process.
• Dangerous atmospheres can be encountered, and company / regulatory precautions must be used in appropriate circumstances.

Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background: 

• Associates degree (AA) or equivalent., or technical school and three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• The Senior Operator will be required to demonstrate the technical skills and competency in the operation of wastewater treatment assets to perform all essential duties.
• Team leadership and team working skills will be an essential requirement of the role.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and log information correctly.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions correspondence and memos.
• Able to present and communicate information clearly to individuals or groups to ensure smooth operation of the process.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and per cent and interpret graphs.
  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentage, area, circumferences and volume. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Ability to present and interpret mathematical data.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to understand data and provide plan of actions based on interpretation.
• Good personnel management and supervisory skills required.
• Computer ability. Able to develop and use spreadsheets, databases, in order to analyze and present data.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Massachusetts Grade 7 DEP Operators License.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information
Pay Rate: $44.47 per hour.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

The Water & Wastewater Operator in Training will be under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and will take part in the operations of drinking and wastewater treatment facilities and components including routine water and wastewater tests, data entry, regulatory sample collection, and basic maintenance and repairs. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines, maintaining facility cleanliness, and being available for on-call emergencies in the Woodsville, NH area. This full-time position offers opportunities for career growth and requires a commitment to integrity and promoting a positive company outlook.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions, Paid Vacation and Sick Days.

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