Environmental Analyst IV

Who We Are:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxic and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

Description:

Under the supervision of the Section Chief, the Environmental Analyst IV will act as Branch Chief for the Emergency Response section in the Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup and will supervise and manage direct and indirect staff for 2-hour and 72- hour release notifications for the public or privately funded cleanups; assist in preparation of enforcement actions, policies and program development.   The work will include:  performing and coordinating emergency response actions; technical and administrative review of 2-hour and 72 hour notification submittals; remediation proposals and actions needed by other DEP programs; attending/conducting technical or public meetings with responsible parties, federal and state agencies and departments; overseeing field work by responsible parties of state contractors; meeting time lines, assuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws/regulations; provide technical support and training to professional staff; and perform other related duties as required. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to release notifications, ensure appropriate actions are taken at time-critical releases to minimize environmental impacts and protect public health, maintain level of response readiness, and follow required Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and briefing procedures. 
• Supervise and manage the Emergency Response Branch notification, emergency response and risk reduction activities including logging release notifications; approving Immediate Response Actions; issuing correspondence; reviewing plans and reports; tracking and maintaining IRA compliance; conducting compliance and enforcement activities; and coordinate/implement Emergency Response related Federal and State agency removal action activities as needed.
• Participate in 24/7 ER On-Call rotations, providing direct oversight and supervision of MassDEP contractors during ER incidents and giving MassDEP approvals.  Complete required training deemed necessary for MassDEP emergency responder staff.  
• Initiate Emergency Response unit enforcement efforts to enhance compliance with 21E/MCP and meet program goals consistent with the Department’s ERG, regional goals and supportive of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan. Track enforce