Job Description
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 toxics 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.
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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: Wastewater Program Intern
Wastewater treatment plants range from small privately-owned facilities treating sanitary wastewater from housing developments to large regional facilities treating millions of gallons a day of sanitary and industrial wastewater. Plants owned by municipalities are commonly called Publicly Owned Treatment Plants, or POTWs. In cooperation with local and federal authorities, MassDEP regulates many types of wastewater treatment plants.
Responsibilities will include:
- Perform due diligence for a variety of municipal and privately owned wastewater treatment facilities by reviewing ongoing compliance and enforcement measures.
- Assist with conducting compliance inspections of small and large, municipal and privately owned wastewater treatment facilities in the wastewater program's yearly inspection schedule.
- Utilize technical writing skills to compose inspection reports including compliance action items centered around treatment facility operation and maintenance regulated under 314 CMR 12.00.
- Assist municipal and private permittees in maintaining ongoing compliance and increasing resiliency of the wastewater treatment process and facility.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the basic principles of sanitary and environmental engineering related to wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software as well as strong technical writing skills.
- Interest in learning about Massachusetts regulatory programs as they relate to wastewater.
- Previous experience conducting field work and touring a wastewater treatment facility is a bonus.
- Ability to gather information and maintain accurate records.
A resume and cover letter must be submitted and uploaded as part of the application.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.