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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 Description: 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. MassDEP seeks applicants for a Site Operator (Environmental Analyst II) position within the Bureau of Air and Waste, Division of Air and Climate Programs. This position is full-time and is assigned to the Air Assessment Branch (AAB) located at MassDEP’s Wall Experiment Station, 37 Shattuck Street, Lawrence MA. The workplace is a hybrid work model that combines working in the field, office, and remotely. Under the supervision of the Field Operations Branch Manager, or his/her designee, the Environmental Analyst II will provide support to the statewide ambient air monitoring program to ensure operations are executed in accordance with applicable regulations, guidance and policies. Specific duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: * Operate field instrumentation and perform routine quality assurance (QA) activities such as calibrations on multiple types of electronic and mechanical air monitoring instruments. Document all activities in logbook entries. * * Set up and collect PM2.5filters and other non-continuous samples and return them to the laboratory for analysis in accordance with QA guidance.* * Complete daily Level I quality control (QC) review of raw air monitoring results to verify the prior 24-hours of data by identifying errors, interferences, or contamination and documenting events that impact data quality clearly when they first occur. * * Assist in the preparation of scientific data and reports for regulatory use by reviewing data for accuracy, completeness and compliance with state and federal laws, rules, policies and guidelines.* * Perform calculations related to gas flow rates, gas volume and pollutant concentrations.* * Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and mechanical air monitoring equipment at field-based air monitoring stations in accordance with manufacturer guidance and standard operating procedures (SOP). * * Maintain air monitoring infrastructure such as shelters and meteorological towers, including shelter modifications, minor roof leak repair, implementing health and safety improvements, and landscaping.* * Collect and install biological air monitoring samples at several fixed locations in and around the Boston area for delivery to the Department of Public Health laboratory in Jamaica Plain. * Write letters, reports and memoranda on the results of monitoring activities.* * Participate in meetings with private, state, federal and municipal agencies on environmental measurement issues and provide technical and analytical expertise.* * Recommend operational strategies for dealing with monitoring network compliance in the areas of ambient air quality measurements.* * Assist in the development and maintenance of various computer programs, such as data acquisition software and MS Office, for data reporting and reduction.* * Assist in the installation of health and safety (H&S) improvements at existing air monitoring stations.* * Perform other duties as assigned.* *Preferred Qualifications: * Ability to understand and apply laws, rules and regulations concerning the environment, in particular those dealing with ambient air quality and ambient air monitoring. * Knowledge of scientific principles and proficiency in mathematics (algebra and statistics). * Ability to use hand tools, climb ladders, work on roof tops, move equipment and compressed gas cylinders and other equipment up to 50 lbs. in weight. * Ability to write clear, concise reports, letters etc. and maintain accurate records. * Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities. * Initiative and ability to work independently while also interacting effectively in a team environment. * Basic computer skills, including a working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. * Possession of a valid driver’s license. 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. Job: Science* *Organization: Department of Environmental Protection *Title: *Environmental Analyst II Location: Massachusetts-Lawrence-37 Shattuck Street Requisition ID: 2500008Z