Manufacturer’s Representative. Customer service /support for aftermarket parts sales and service for 35+ companies covering the six New England States. Duties include quoting, order entry & follow up, service scheduling & customer support. Mechanical aptitude desired but not required.

NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Engineer to assist in managing the assessment, replacement, and maintenance of certain wastewater treatment infrastructure that is required to be installed and maintained in the New York City water supply watershed.

What You’ll Do

As a NEIWPCC Environmental Engineer, you will perform site inspections, meet with wastewater treatment plant owners, review contract documents and scopes of work for eligible projects, and coordinate with compliance staff. You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing internal and external progress reports pursuant to the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD), Memorandum of Agreement, and other Agency requirements. You will also be responsible for managing multiple databases for tracking and monitoring program accomplishments, contract budgets, project coordination, payments, and related documentation.

What You Bring / Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Ideally the candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering, or related field and seven years of related experience; knowledge of and experience with the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit program inspection processes, operation of wastewater treatment utilities and facility reconstruction, and experience collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders in implementing environmental programs. Excellent computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets, effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to perform basic statistical analysis, and the possession of a professional engineer’s license and current registration from a State or Territory of the United States are valued. Candidates 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.

Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the New York City Department of Environmental Protection office located in Kingston, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a partial telework schedule for office-based duties, subject to approval and determined by program and office needs. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.

Benefits

NEIWPCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. NEIWPCC pays 75% of premiums for health/dental/vision coverage, contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans, provides 15 paid vacation days per fiscal year in addition to paid state holidays and paid volunteer leave, 15 paid sick days, and offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support. NEIWPCC is a qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Salary

Anticipated annual salary range is $61,000 to $90,000.

To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by August 6, 2023. Please reference #23-NYC-CRP-DEP-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

A full position description and benefits listing 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.

NEIWPCC’s Diversity Commitment

NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions. Read more about NEIWPCC’s commitment to diversity here: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/.

NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to assist with the development and implementation of source water protection measures for public water systems throughout the State.

What You’ll Do

As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will work alongside internal and external partners as well as the public to support the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). In this role, you will provide guidance, leadership, and input on the use of the program’s framework and associated resources. You will assist with the management of consultant contracts and monitor the progress of workplans; develop and update source water program guidance and resources; collect, organize and analyze water quality and related data, ensuring data consistency and accuracy; and prepare technical and programmatic summary reports regarding decisions, recommendations, and findings for working groups, strategy teams, departmental audiences, and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring / Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Ideally the candidate will have a degree in environmental sciences, geology, hydrology, or a related field; knowledge and experience with aspects of water quality and watershed management; strong familiarity with program languages (python, R), Microsoft Office 365 suite, Power Automate, GIS, relational databases and form building tools; competence in statistical analysis of large data sets, and the ability to build, manage, and evaluate large databases using data analytic tools; the ability to collaborate effectively with and to concisely disseminate technical information to a variety of stakeholders and partners from various backgrounds. Candidates 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.

Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting and will require some travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a partial telework schedule for office-based duties, subject to approval and determined by program and office needs. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.

Benefits

NEIWPCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. NEIWPCC pays 75% of premiums for health/dental/vision coverage, contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans, provides 15 paid vacation days per fiscal year in addition to paid holidays and paid volunteer leave, 15 paid sick days, and offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support. NEIWPCC is a qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Salary

Anticipated annual salary range is $55,000 to $70,000.

To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by August 13, 2023. Please reference #23-NYS-SW-DEC-005 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

A full position description and benefits listing 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.

NEIWPCC’s Diversity Commitment

NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions. Read more about NEIWPCC’s commitment to diversity here: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/.

Community Specialist – New Jersey

Summary: This position will be responsible for providing services under the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Training and Technical Assistance Program for small public water systems and private wells to achieve and maintain compliance with federal and local regulations, as well as administer training and technical assistance for small publicly owned water and wastewater systems and individual well owners to maintain and prove water quality as necessary. The Community Specialist will work with a variety of small systems operators, board members, community leaders and homeowners.

Responsibilities:

Assist the state lead with the delivery of training and technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems, private well owners, and decentralized wastewater systems.
Assist and act as a liaison to RCAP Solutions and the RCAP national network’s personnel from state, federal, regional, and other service delivery organizations, and communities.
Conduct needs assessments to identify types and causes of technical, managerial, and/or financial compliance failures, as well as risks and strategies for targeting assistance.
Collaborate with internal and external team members to adapt/develop materials and conduct face-to-face trainings for managers of systems as prioritized and under the supervision by the state lead.
Provide compliance-based, capacity-building training and technical assistance for operators, board members, and managers of small publicly treatment works, decentralized systems, small public water systems (PWSs), non-transient, non-community water systems, transient non-community water systems, and private well owners with the objective of protecting human health by reducing exposure to contaminants in drinking water and wastewater system sustainability.
Collaborate with primary agencies and regional EPA officials to identify priority needs, making formal presentations and training in a multiple system group setting full training sessions, and work in the field providing technical assistance to small water system personnel.
Work as a team member to support the objectives of the Community Resources division.
Other duties assigned by supervisor/manager.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology, Planning, public health, or related field; professional engineering or high-level certified water operator.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in water and wastewater, public health, project planning, community development, infrastructure financing or related field required, with experience in more than one of these areas desirable; experience with State, RD and EPA capacity building, funding, and/or compliance work; experience in working with State and Federal Agencies.
Drinking water operators’ license and/or wastewater license preferred, will consider Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist or equivalent experience.
Must maintain a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
Must possess a valid Driver’s license and be able to travel to various locations within the region as needed.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Competitive Vacation and Sick time
14-paid holidays
403(b) plan RCAP Contribution and Match

Work Environment: Although the position is a home office position, it is preferred that Community Specialists live in the region in which they’re hired to represent. Variances from this requirement may be made on an individual basis to accommodate specific organizational needs but must receive prior approval made by management.

This position involves travel, which may require overnight stays, evening meetings, and an occasional weekend travel day.

Community Specialist – Pennsylvania

Summary: This position will be responsible for providing services under the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Training and Technical Assistance Program for small public water systems and private wells to achieve and maintain compliance with federal and local regulations, as well as administer training and technical assistance for small publicly owned water and wastewater systems and individual well owners to maintain and prove water quality as necessary. The Community Specialist will work with a variety of small systems operators, board members, community leaders and homeowners.

Responsibilities:

Assist the state lead with the delivery of training and technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems, private well owners, and decentralized wastewater systems.
Assist and act as a liaison to RCAP Solutions and the RCAP national network’s personnel from state, federal, regional, and other service delivery organizations, and communities.
Conduct needs assessments to identify types and causes of technical, managerial, and/or financial compliance failures, as well as risks and strategies for targeting assistance.
Collaborate with internal and external team members to adapt/develop materials and conduct face-to-face trainings for managers of systems as prioritized and under the supervision by the state lead.
Provide compliance-based, capacity-building training and technical assistance for operators, board members, and managers of small publicly treatment works, decentralized systems, small public water systems (PWSs), non-transient, non-community water systems, transient non-community water systems, and private well owners with the objective of protecting human health by reducing exposure to contaminants in drinking water and wastewater system sustainability.
Collaborate with primary agencies and regional EPA officials to identify priority needs, making formal presentations and training in a multiple system group setting full training sessions, and work in the field providing technical assistance to small water system personnel.
Work as a team member to support the objectives of the Community Resources division.
Other duties assigned by supervisor/manager.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology, Planning, public health, or related field; professional engineering or high-level certified water operator.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in water and wastewater, public health, project planning, community development, infrastructure financing or related field required, with experience in more than one of these areas desirable; experience with State, RD and EPA capacity building, funding, and/or compliance work; experience in working with State and Federal Agencies.
Drinking water operators’ license and/or wastewater license preferred, will consider Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist or equivalent experience.
Must maintain a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
Must possess a valid Driver’s license and be able to travel to various locations within the region as needed.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Competitive Vacation and Sick time
14-paid holidays
403(b) plan RCAP Contribution and Match

Work Environment: Although the position is a home office position, it is preferred that Community Specialists live in the region in which they’re hired to represent. Variances from this requirement may be made on an individual basis to accommodate specific organizational needs but must receive prior approval made by management.

This position involves travel, which may require overnight stays, evening meetings, and an occasional weekend travel day.

State Manager-Pennsylvania

Summary: This position will support the organization’s goals and objectives by overseeing and/or providing guidance and participation on all programmatic activities in the assigned state(s); acting as the primary liaison to the appropriate state primacy agencies and funding officials; and providing direct technical assistance and training to rural communities and small water and wastewater systems in the assigned areas of responsibility. This position will involve working directly with State and Federal officials as well as with small public water systems in order for them to achieve and maintain compliance with SDWA, CWA, and to work toward long term community and system sustainability.

Responsibilities:
-Effectively manage the daily operations and assigned resources and outcomes within the assigned state(s) in order to successfully achieve its strategic and programmatic objectives as required.
-Meet regularly as required with State and Federal officials to identify agency projects and priorities. Prepare State work plan and quarterly updates.
-Develop a visible leadership role and establish strong relationships with the appropriate local, regional, state and federal agencies, as well as elected officials.
-Research, identify, recommend, and assist with developing new program initiatives and funding sources.
-Contribute to the planning for the best use of available resources in order to achieve strategic objectives, fee-for-service and other initiatives as directed and in cooperation with the Director of Community and Environmental Resources, other state leads, and administrative support staff.
-Act as the key resource to the national RCAP network for the state and our public policy outreach initiatives.
-Conduct Needs Assessments on project or community systems and record in order to identify the types and causes of technical and managerial/operational compliance failures and risks.
-Develop Action Plans and Milestones that address the training and assistance needs of systems and communities to achieve compliance and system sustainability.
-Provide compliance, facility development, capacity development, and other training and technical assistance for community officials, operators, board members, and managers of small drinking water, wastewater, and community facilities projects.
-Monitor and track number of board members/managers and operators receiving training directly related to their compliance challenges, through both face-to-face and web-based delivery.
-Work with others to adapt/develop materials and conduct face-to-face trainings for managers of systems which have been identified as high priority in terms of compliance deficiencies.
-Monitor and evaluate each system or community’s progress at achieving their specific Action Plans and objectives. Record all project activities and report regularly on the progress of the project as required by the organization and/or funding sources.
-Actively participate in all Community and Environmental Resources team meetings, trainings, and conferences and provide assistance and support to other team members with other areas of expertise.
-Perform other duties for communities or systems as required including but not limited to providing information at public meetings; coordinating the efforts of technical, regulatory, funding and community officials; guiding and assisting with legal & technical paperwork; selecting engineering consultants; conducting environmental assessments and income surveys; analyzing technology and funding options; assisting with funding applications; organizing public meetings and providing public education; assisting communities with long range planning; assisting with financial management and other related tasks as requested by the community, funding or regulatory agencies.
-Supervise any other Community and Environmental Resources staff as applicable.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a major in a field relating to community development and management work.
-Minimum of 5 years’ experience in community development/planning, local government, infrastructure financing, or administration required.
-Certified drinking water operator license preferred.
-Must have exceptional knowledge of computer systems and databases, Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
-Must possess a valid Driver’s license and be able to travel to various locations within the region as needed.

Work Environment: Although the position is a home office position, it is preferred that State Managers live in the region in which they’re hired to represent. Variances from this requirement may be made on an individual basis to accommodate specific organizational needs but must receive prior approval made by management.
This position involves travel, which may require overnight stays, evening meetings, and an occasional weekend travel day.

State Manager-New Jersey

Summary: This position will support the organization’s goals and objectives by overseeing and/or providing guidance and participation on all programmatic activities in the assigned state(s); acting as the primary liaison to the appropriate state primacy agencies and funding officials; and providing direct technical assistance and training to rural communities and small water and wastewater systems in the assigned areas of responsibility. This position will involve working directly with State and Federal officials as well as with small public water systems in order for them to achieve and maintain compliance with SDWA, CWA, and to work toward long term community and system sustainability.

Responsibilities:
-Effectively manage the daily operations and assigned resources and outcomes within the assigned state(s) in order to successfully achieve its strategic and programmatic objectives as required.
-Meet regularly as required with State and Federal officials to identify agency projects and priorities. Prepare State work plan and quarterly updates.
-Develop a visible leadership role and establish strong relationships with the appropriate local, regional, state and federal agencies, as well as elected officials.
-Research, identify, recommend, and assist with developing new program initiatives and funding sources.
-Contribute to the planning for the best use of available resources in order to achieve strategic objectives, fee-for-service and other initiatives as directed and in cooperation with the Director of Community and Environmental Resources, other state leads, and administrative support staff.
-Act as the key resource to the national RCAP network for the state and our public policy outreach initiatives.
-Conduct Needs Assessments on project or community systems and record in order to identify the types and causes of technical and managerial/operational compliance failures and risks.
-Develop Action Plans and Milestones that address the training and assistance needs of systems and communities to achieve compliance and system sustainability.
-Provide compliance, facility development, capacity development, and other training and technical assistance for community officials, operators, board members, and managers of small drinking water, wastewater, and community facilities projects.
-Monitor and track number of board members/managers and operators receiving training directly related to their compliance challenges, through both face-to-face and web-based delivery.
-Work with others to adapt/develop materials and conduct face-to-face trainings for managers of systems which have been identified as high priority in terms of compliance deficiencies.
-Monitor and evaluate each system or community’s progress at achieving their specific Action Plans and objectives. Record all project activities and report regularly on the progress of the project as required by the organization and/or funding sources.
-Actively participate in all Community and Environmental Resources team meetings, trainings, and conferences and provide assistance and support to other team members with other areas of expertise.
-Perform other duties for communities or systems as required including but not limited to providing information at public meetings; coordinating the efforts of technical, regulatory, funding and community officials; guiding and assisting with legal & technical paperwork; selecting engineering consultants; conducting environmental assessments and income surveys; analyzing technology and funding options; assisting with funding applications; organizing public meetings and providing public education; assisting communities with long range planning; assisting with financial management and other related tasks as requested by the community, funding or regulatory agencies.
-Supervise any other Community and Environmental Resources staff as applicable.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a major in a field relating to community development and management work.
-Minimum of 5 years’ experience in community development/planning, local government, infrastructure financing, or administration required.
-Certified drinking water operator license preferred.
-Must have exceptional knowledge of computer systems and databases, Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
-Must possess a valid Driver’s license and be able to travel to various locations within the region as needed.

Work Environment: Although the position is a home office position, it is preferred that State Managers live in the region in which they’re hired to represent. Variances from this requirement may be made on an individual basis to accommodate specific organizational needs but must receive prior approval made by management.
This position involves travel, which may require overnight stays, evening meetings, and an occasional weekend travel day.