The Massachusetts Military Division is seeking a professional to fill the role of Environmental Analyst II at Barnes Air Force Base. The purpose of this position is to prepare and review scientific reports, studies, and analytical data on environmental impacts and processes including those associated with the construction and/or operation of on-base facilities. These facilities can include waste disposal and sewage treatment plants, incinerators, and those pertaining to air and water pollution control measures. The Environmental Analyst II reviews and summarizes environmental data associated with applications for permits and citing of waste disposal facilities.

This role is also responsible for performing related duties such as collecting, compiling and correlating environmental data. The Environmental Analyst II will achieve success in this role through following manufacturers’ publications, meeting with manufacturers’ representatives, and attending conferences to keep abreast of the latest technical advances, new products, product prices, safety hazards, and specifications to provide technical advice on such matters as environmental impact and regulatory codes.

Under the supervision of the Base Environmental Manager, the incumbent provides expertise for base wide management of hazardous waste and recycling programs, and assists in pollution prevention efforts, and compliance requirements for all environmental permits in force. This position functions as a point of contact for the base hazardous waste operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Hazardous Waste Duties:

Inspects hazardous waste accumulation points for accumulation start dates, record keeping, and overall compliance with state hazardous waste laws to determine compliance.Assist in determining corrective action for cases of violations of federal or state laws at satellite and central hazardous waste accumulation points and ensure that recommended actions are taken.Prepares required shipping manifests and documents for hazardous waste shipments and verifies delivery line items with the contractor and the defense reutilization marketing office (DRMO) as the government contracting officer representative (COR).Assists with internal environmental compliance audits and surveys as part of the environmental compliance program.Performs statistical analyses for hazardous waste generation.Updates and maintains base hazardous waste management plans and documents.

Solid Waste and Recycling Duties:

Serves as the base wide point of contact for recycling and advisor for solid waste; including but not limited to education and awareness.Updates and maintains qualified recycling plan including commodity market opportunities for recyclable materials in the local area.

Hazardous Materials Duties:

Assist HazMat with inventory checks, compatibility storage, and other duties as needed.

Tank Duties:

Assist the CE Tank Manager with inspections, minor preventative maintenance, coordinate maintenance and clean-outs with external companies as needed

Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

The Massachusetts National Guard has a unique dual mission, with both federal and state responsibilities. During peacetime, Guard forces are commanded by the Governor through the State Adjutant General. The Governor can call the Guard into action during local or state-wide emergencies, such as storms, floods, blizzards, and civil disturbances. In addition, the President of the United States can activate the Massachusetts National Guard to participate in federal missions. The Massachusetts National Guard's mission is to be trained and ready to provide units that can mobilize for any contingency, at home or abroad. The Massachusetts National Guard consists of both the Massachusetts Army National Guard and the Massachusetts Air National Guard. We are composed of full-time and part-time Soldiers and Airmen, as well as civilians, who together serve the Commonwealth and country.

The Massachusetts Military Division is seeking a professional to fill the role of Environmental Analyst II at Barnes Air Force Base. The purpose of this position is to prepare and review scientific reports, studies, and analytical data on environmental impacts and processes including those associated with the construction and/or operation of on-base facilities. These facilities can include waste disposal and sewage treatment plants, incinerators, and those pertaining to air and water pollution control measures. The Environmental Analyst II reviews and summarizes environmental data associated with applications for permits and citing of waste disposal facilities.

This role is also responsible for performing related duties such as collecting, compiling and correlating environmental data. The Environmental Analyst II will achieve success in this role through following manufacturers’ publications, meeting with manufacturers’ representatives, and attending conferences to keep abreast of the latest technical advances, new products, product prices, safety hazards, and specifications to provide technical advice on such matters as environmental impact and regulatory codes.

Under the supervision of the Base Environmental Manager, the incumbent provides expertise for base wide management of hazardous waste and recycling programs, and assists in pollution prevention efforts, and compliance requirements for all environmental permits in force. This position functions as a point of contact for the base hazardous waste operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Hazardous Waste Duties:

Inspects hazardous waste accumulation points for accumulation start dates, record keeping, and overall compliance with state hazardous waste laws to determine compliance.Assist in determining corrective action for cases of violations of federal or state laws at satellite and central hazardous waste accumulation points and ensure that recommended actions are taken.Prepares required shipping manifests and documents for hazardous waste shipments and verifies delivery line items with the contractor and the defense reutilization marketing office (DRMO) as the government contracting officer representative (COR).Assists with internal environmental compliance audits and surveys as part of the environmental compliance program.Performs statistical analyses for hazardous waste generation.Updates and maintains base hazardous waste management plans and documents.

Solid Waste and Recycling Duties:

Serves as the base wide point of contact for recycling and advisor for solid waste; including but not limited to education and awareness.Updates and maintains qualified recycling plan including commodity market opportunities for recyclable materials in the local area.

Hazardous Materials Duties:

Assist HazMat with inventory checks, compatibility storage, and other duties as needed.

Tank Duties:

Assist the CE Tank Manager with inspections, minor preventative maintenance, coordinate maintenance and clean-outs with external companies as needed

Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

The Massachusetts National Guard has a unique dual mission, with both federal and state responsibilities. During peacetime, Guard forces are commanded by the Governor through the State Adjutant General. The Governor can call the Guard into action during local or state-wide emergencies, such as storms, floods, blizzards, and civil disturbances. In addition, the President of the United States can activate the Massachusetts National Guard to participate in federal missions. The Massachusetts National Guard's mission is to be trained and ready to provide units that can mobilize for any contingency, at home or abroad. The Massachusetts National Guard consists of both the Massachusetts Army National Guard and the Massachusetts Air National Guard. We are composed of full-time and part-time Soldiers and Airmen, as well as civilians, who together serve the Commonwealth and country.

Desired and Essential Skills

Knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental science.Ability to understand and prepare technical and general reportsAbility to maintain accurate recordsAbility to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of environmental science data, to draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.Ability to work independently and with others.Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Competencies

Dependability- Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling day-to-day duties.

Self-Control- Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Attention to Detail- Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.

Cooperation- Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good natured, cooperative attitude.

Concern for Others- This job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

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, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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.

Desired and Essential Skills

Knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental science.Ability to understand and prepare technical and general reportsAbility to maintain accurate recordsAbility to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of environmental science data, to draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.Ability to work independently and with others.Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Competencies

Dependability- Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling day-to-day duties.

Self-Control- Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Attention to Detail- Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.

Cooperation- Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good natured, cooperative attitude.

Concern for Others- This job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

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, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

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.