New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) · 2 months ago
Environmental Analyst – Permit Writer
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expNew England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to serve as a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit Writer. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations and working with various stakeholders on wastewater discharge permits to protect public water supplies.
Non ProfitService Industry
Responsibilities
Work with permittees, their representatives, engineers and various members of the public on municipal and industrial wastewater discharge SPDES permits within Source Water Protection areas to ensure permits are up-to-date and include effluent limitations necessary to protect public water supplies
Assist with permit development and renewals, review engineering reports, and conduct water quality and effluent evaluations at wastewater treatment facilities
Assist with internal DWSP2 coordination to ensure the permitting and other processes include source water protection components
Qualification
Required
A degree in environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering, engineering technology, or related field, and three years of related experience
Knowledge of and experience with the Clean Water Act, the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit program, water quality, and watershed management
Experience collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders in implementing environmental programs
Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, geographic information systems, and the ability to perform basic statistical analysis is valued
A valid driver's license and private means of transportation are required
Benefits
Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Company
New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA)
The New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) is a non-profit, educational, and technical organization, which has been dedicated to preserving, protecting, and managing the New England water environment since 1929.
2-10 employees
Funding
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