Environmental Analyst – Water Quality Monitoring

NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to support water quality monitoring programs in New York State. This collaborative position will collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate water quality data to ensure source water priority waterbodies are targeted for monitoring and assessment.

What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will:

• Coordinate with program partners to determine monitoring and assessment needs.
• Assist with field season preparations and perform water quality, biological, and habitat sampling in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs across New York state.
• Assist with the engagement and coordination of volunteers using online tools and trainings.
• Assist with water quality data entry, processing, analysis, and reporting.

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 limnology, biology, environmental biology, environmental science, or related field, and three years of related professional or technical experience.
• Experience collecting and working with water quality data, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency with GIS, R-statistical computing, relational databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience operating and trailering watercraft.
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills.

Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offices located in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed in office and outdoor field settings, under a variety of weather conditions, around water and from boats. Position will require occasional day and overnight travel, particularly between June and October to participate in field sampling efforts, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. Ability to carry 50 pounds across uneven terrain is essential. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule for in-office duties, subject to approval and program needs.

What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

• 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
• Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
• 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

To Apply
Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by January 5, 2025. Please reference #25-NYS-SW-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.

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/.