Environmental Analyst (EA) V, Branch Chief

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources. MassDEP’s mission is to protect and enhance the Commonwealth’s natural resources - air, water, and land – to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of all people and a clean and safe environment for future generations. In carrying out this mission MassDEP commits to address and advance environmental justice and equity for all people of the Commonwealth; provide meaningful, inclusive opportunities for people to participate in agency decisions that affect their lives; and ensure a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Analyst V (EA V) Branch Chief for the TURA and Other Toxics programs. This position is assigned to the Boston office located at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA and will report to the Bureau of Air and Waste (BAW) Deputy Division Director of Hazardous Materials Management or their designee. The incumbent will be responsible for:

• The development and the implementation of the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) regulation at 310 CMR 50.00, the Environmental Results Program regulation (ERP) at 310 CMR 70.00, the Mercury regulations at 310 CMR 73.00 through 77.00, and the Flame-Retardant regulation at 310 CMR 78.00.

• Compliance and enforcement of regulations as well as ensuring that standard reporting and certification program enforcement documents are issued, tracked, and closed out in a timely manner.

• Data analysis to measure progress and identifying program research, assistance, and regulatory/enforcement priorities and needs.

• Direct supervision of four fulltime employees and indirect supervision of two employees to implement the regulations under this position.

• Coordination with MassDEP Boston staff and regional staff to perform inspection and enforcement activities.

• Support the advancement of the Department’s TURA/Toxics compliance and enforcement efforts, including updating guidance, outreach, and training materials, program implementation, data management and technical assistance to the regulated community.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Complete health and safety training, as well as other job-specific training as required.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Familiarity with Massachusetts environmental regulations and policies
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the management of toxics of solid and hazardous waste.
• Prior experience with regulatory compliance and enforcement, including the development and issuance of enforcement documents.
• Prior experience with researching, developing, evaluating, and analyzing reports and data, and with presenting data about technical issues to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access.
• Ability to analyze and critically assess data to drive strategic approaches and outcomes.
• Prior experience developing and implementing programs and managing projects.
• Prior experience coordinating programs and activities and working on project teams.
• Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in logical sequence.
• Field and inspection experience.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually competed.

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