Culvert Replacement Technical Assistance Specialist - Commonwealth of Massachusetts : Job Details

An Official website of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsALERTEffective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today!Job Description - Culvert Replacement Technical Assistance Specialist (240009SF)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.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.Position OverviewAs a Environmental Analyst II, you will play a pivotal role in advancing DER's mission by providing technical support, managing grants and contracts, and helping to drive the successful implementation of stream crossing replacement projects. Your work will focus on improving fish passage, enhancing flood resilience, and ensuring better ecological connectivity at road-stream crossings throughout Massachusetts. You will also contribute to the development of tools, training, and resources to support communities and partners in achieving project goals.Key responsibilities :

Partnership Building and Technical Assistance (30%) - Assist in increasing the scale and pace of road-stream crossing projects, ensuring benefits for ecological restoration, public safety, climate change resilience, and community connectivity across the Commonwealth. Build relationships and partnerships with municipalities, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders to support successful implementation of culvert replacement and stream crossing improvement projects.

Contract and Project Management (30%) - Manage approximately 3-10 Stream Continuity-related contracts per year, which may include Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance (CRMA) or Training Site grants, subwatershed assessments, and/or consultant contracts. Oversee the delivery of key project milestones, including budget management, progress tracking, and reporting.

Project Coordination and Early Phase Support (25%) - Assist municipalities and stakeholders in the early phases of project development, including identifying and prioritizing potential road-stream crossings replacements. Provide direct support for project scoping, permitting, bidding, and funding pathways.

Program Support, Outreach, and Coordination (15%) - Provide program support outreach, and coordination between DER, state agencies, partners and communities. Participate in field site visits, budget planning, review of deliverables, and invoicing.Additional Information:

• Up to two candidates may be hired as part of this posting.
• The position(s) will be based in either DER's Westfield or Boston offices, with a hybrid work schedule (in-office and telework).
• Travel throughout Massachusetts for fieldwork is required.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Relevant experience in environmental science, biology, ecology, engineering, habitat restoration, or water and natural resources management.
  • One or more professional years of experience.
  • Experience in grants and/or contracts management.
  • Knowledge of stream and river ecology, fish passage, and road-stream crossing design principles.
  • Aptitude to work effectively in a collaborative team environment on multiple tasks with varying timelines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least one year must have been in a professional capacity.Substitutions:
  • An Associate's degree may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
  • A Graduate degree may be substituted for the required experience.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.An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr