Environmental Analyst – Underground Storage Tanks (Full-time)

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TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST

EMPLOYER: NEIWPCC, Wannalancit Mills, 650 Suffolk Street, Suite 410, Lowell, MA 01854

LOCATION: Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, 235 Promenade Street,
Providence, RI

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 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 the regions, ecosystems, and
areas of expertise. NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of
diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst will partner with the Rhode Island Department of
Environmental Management (RI DEM) to administer the Underground Storage Tank (UST)
program, whose purpose is to protect human health and the environment from leaking
underground storage tanks. One of the responsibilities of the program is to administer the UST
Fund. Upon the discovery of a leaking underground storage tank (LUST), owners can apply to
the Fund for reimbursement of eligible expenses associated with investigating and/or
remediating said release.

JOB SUMMARY: In collaboration with the RI DEM-Office of Land Revitalization and
Sustainable Materials Management (OLR&SMM), the incumbent will assist with the
implementation of the Rhode Island Underground Storage Tank Financial Responsibility Act.
The UST Fund is a mechanism for USTs owners to comply with financial responsibility
requirements and to ensure that the environment and public health impacts of leaks from USTs
are cleaned up in an accordance with the regulations. The UST Fund reimburses responsible
parties for eligible expenses associated with releases from certain USTs provided the facility is
in compliance with the regulations at the time of the release.

The incumbent will also assist RI DEM-OLR&SMM with special projects related to LUST site
remediation. Duties will include oversight of budgets, hiring of contractors, generating purchase
orders and payment requests, hosting meetings and composing special project reports for the
projects funded through MTBE settlements.

Duties will be performed largely in an office setting, but does include outdoor field assignments,
with need for limited local and regional travel to participate in related meetings for which a valid
driver’s license and private transportation must be available.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct compliance reviews and other related inspections to evaluate and ensure

conformance with existing Fund laws, rules, and regulations.

• Review UST Fund compliance applications and determine compliance at the time of the

release.

• Review UST Fund reimbursement applications for eligibility under the RI UST Financial

Responsibility Act and the U.S. EPA Financial Responsibility regulations.

• Compile relevant data on UST Fund and LUST sites as needed.
• Document and present recommendations to the DEM-OLR&SMM managers concerning

Fund and LUST policies and procedures and provide the rationale for anticipated
changes.

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• Participate in project meetings with RI DEM staff and other resource persons pertaining

to the Fund or LUST sites.

• Provide administrative support to LUST project managers for projects bid through the

State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases and supported by the Fund or MTBE
settlement monies.

• Prepare grant applications, memos, white papers, and technical summaries related to

LUST sites and remediation in general.

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between RIDEM, other State agencies, federal

entities, non-profits, etc. to advance work and policy related to the UST Fund and LUST
site remediation.

• Prepare quarterly progress reports.
• Develop updated content for RIDEM website as needed.
• Maintain a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and SOPs for LUST projects. Work

with NEIWPCC’s Quality Assurance Program Manager to review Quality Assurance
Project Plans as needed, with the opportunity to become a QA Designee if appropriate.

• Represent the RI DEM & NEIWPCC at scientific conferences.
• Interact with academic researchers, EPA researchers and program officials, and other

Waters Magazine, Streamlined, Annual Reports, State Summaries, as well as the
NEIWPCC website and social media.

• Other duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Incumbent operates with substantial independence of action and
delegation of professional decisions within their area of activity. Job performance is evaluated
by the NEIWPCC program contact in consultation with the RI DEM OLR&SMM assigned
Manager.

The incumbent will rely on their ability, expertise, and commitment to excellence. The incumbent
also will build NEIWPCC’s culture which focuses on honesty, ethical behavior, personal
integrity, respect for others, transparency, hard work, and collaborative teamwork.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in one of the following: environmental
sciences, environmental, civil, or chemical engineering, finance, project management, or a
closely related field.

At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in
the field of above, of which at least one years must have been in a professional capacity.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to prepare financial statements or documents.
• Knowledge of construction project management principles.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures of construction contracting,

including environmental remediation.

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• Knowledge of the federal and state environmental laws and regulations.
• Excellent computer skills.
  

Personal Characteristics

• Naturally prone to action with a focus toward continuous improvement and is committed

to contributing to the overall success of NEIWPCC.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships across NEIWPCC and our partners.
• Approachable and diplomatic in all interactions.
• Able to manage change and articulate the “value case” for it.
• A team player who is inclusive and willing to help others.
• Dependable and capable of fostering trust.
• Accepts responsibility and is accountable for results.
• Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical

REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid driver’s license and access to own transportation required.
• Attendance is mandatory in the Lowell office for a one-day orientation and at the annual

assigned work location Monday – Friday for the first six months of employment. After six
months of employment, this position may be eligible for a partial telework schedule,
subject to approval and determined by program and office needs. Telework schedules
are authorized by the Executive Director.

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination required.

SALARY: Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS: Generous benefits package provided, which includes: vacation, personal and sick
leave, paid holidays as determined by office location; health, dental, disability and life insurance;
retirement plan. This position requires the incumbent to work five days a week, 7 ½ hours per
day, except for approved compensatory time.