Environmental Analyst – Permit Writer

NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to serve as a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit Writer, and to ensure compliance with regulations, polices, and procedures to further protect source water throughout the state.

What You’ll Do

As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will become an essential member of the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). You will:

• Work with permittees, their representatives, engineers and various members of the public on municipal and industrial wastewater discharge SPDES permits within Source Water Protection areas to ensure permits are up-to-date and include effluent limitations necessary to protect public water supplies.
• Assist with permit development and renewals, review engineering reports, and conduct water quality and effluent evaluations at wastewater treatment facilities.
• Assist with internal DWSP2 coordination to ensure the permitting and other processes include source water protection components.

Preferred Qualifications

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 sciences, engineering, engineering technology, or related field, and three years of related experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Clean Water Act, the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit program, water quality, and watershed management.
• Experience collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders in implementing environmental programs.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, geographic information systems, and the ability to perform basic statistical analysis is valued.

Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.

Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation office located in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

What We Offer

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

• Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
• Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
• Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 30, 2025. Please reference #26-NYS-SW-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits listing 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.

NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

• Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
• Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
• Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.