NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to serve as the regional coordinator for the Long Island Sound Partnership (LISP), assisting with the planning and implementation of activities and projects to restore and protect the water quality of the Long Island Sound.

What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will:

• Work alongside internal and external partners and act in a coordinator capacity for water quality, watershed health and nitrogen reduction activities and projects. 
• Co-chair the Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds Work Group; participate in TMDL implementation, evaluation and revision; review and analyze MS4 annual report data. 
• Assist with the implementation of the LISP Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) nitrogen reduction plans and measures and provide grant and project management. 
• Build partnerships with and assist municipalities in evaluating and assessing local policies and programs to determine how they align with the CCMP and connect municipalities with appropriate funding sources to implement priority projects.

What You’ll Bring
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Ideally the candidate will have:

• A degree in environmental sciences, natural science, earth science, biology, chemistry, or related field with three years of related experience.
• Knowledge and experience with project management, grant management and budget oversight, as well as watershed management, nonpoint source pollution, and water quality monitoring.
• Experience working cooperatively with a broad range of stakeholders and the ability to facilitate and present at large meetings to a variety of audiences.
• Understanding of federal and state environmental laws and regulations related to LISP as well as basic knowledge of GIS is a plus.

Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting and will require regular travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

Pay and Benefits
Anticipated annual salary range is $60,000 to $75,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

• Pays 75% of premiums for health, dental and vision coverage.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans.
• Provides 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, paid holidays and volunteer leave per year.
• Offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

To Apply
Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by April 6, 2025. Please reference #25-LISS-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers. 

About NEIWPCC
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 shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.