Environmental Analyst

The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission is seeking an Environmental Analyst to work in Maine's Drinking Water Program. The role involves overseeing grant funding cycles, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing financial assistance for public water systems. Duties include reviewing project applications, processing payments, and drafting regulations. The position requires office work and travel, emphasizing collaboration on water quality challenges in the Northeast.
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TITLE: Environmental Analyst – Senior DWSRF Financial Analyst

EMPLOYER: NEIWPCC, Wannalancit Mills, 650 Suffolk Street, Suite 410, Lowell, MA
01854.

LOCATION: State of Maine, Drinking Water Program, 151Jetport Blvd, Portland, ME 04102

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 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 the regions, ecosystems,
and areas of expertise. NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a
culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) is a State-operated program that
provides financial assistance to Maine public water systems, helping to ensure safe drinking
water and provide essential public health protection.

Duties will be performed largely in an office setting but will require travel.

JOB SUMMARY: This NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst will work within the Maine
Department of Health and Human Services in the Drinking Water Program and serve as the
Senior Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Financial Analyst. Candidate will plan
and prepare multiple grant funding cycles including applications; grant funding reporting;
assisting other staff; and other general grant management and administration tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee and approve Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) project

applications, and related documents to ensure compliance with state and federal

laws, rules, and regulations. Funding sources include DWSRF Base, Bipartisan

Infrastructure Law, and the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act.
• Review and determine eligibility of grant and loan proposals; assist with ranking

and posting of proposed Primary Project List and Back Up Project List.
• Assist with the Award of Primary Project Funds and track the acceptance of the

funds.
• Process payment requests for capital projects, grant awards and set-aside services

providers.
• Assist Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Project Managers with project close

out activities.
• Draft regulations and policies required to administer a variety of DWSRF programs

and attend or provide expert testimony at legislative proceedings and public

hearings.
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for funding activities as requested.
• Act as a liaison between the Drinking Water Program and the Maine Municipal

Bond Bank.
• Work with the State Contract Management office for distributing Federal grant

funds.
• Participate in annual Program Reviews conducted by Region I of the Environmental

Protection Agency.
• Participate in other Program Reviews and Audits as requested.

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• Evaluate, track and report on program fee accounts.
• Assist with Personnel funding from multiple funding sources.
• Attend professional development conferences and webinars hosted by USEPA,

CIFA, NEIWPCC and others.
• The opportunity to become a QA Designee, if appropriate, and work with NEIWPCC’s

Quality Assurance Program Manager to review Quality Assurance Project Plans as

needed.
• Provide background materials or draft or write articles for various NEIWPCC, or other,

publications. Present work products and programs to stakeholders and the general

public.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Incumbent operates with some independence of action and
delegation, and under the general supervision of the Senior Environmental
Engineer/Engineering Group Leader who provides instruction on new work, guidance, and
review of completed work to assure accuracy and adherence to established policy and
requirements. Job performance is evaluated by the Senior Environmental
Engineer/Engineering Group Leader and the NEIWPCC project manager.

The incumbent will rely on their ability, expertise, and commitment to excellence. The
incumbent also will build NEIWPCC’s culture which focuses on honesty, ethical behavior,
personal integrity, respect for others, transparency, hard work, and collaborative teamwork.

Based on assignment, incumbents of positions at this level exercise direct supervision (i.e.,
not through an intermediate level supervisor) over, assign work to, and review the
performance of 1-10 professional personnel: and indirect supervision (i.e., through an
intermediate level supervisor) over 6-30 professional and/or technical personnel.

REQUIREMENTS:
• A valid driver’s license and access to own transportation required.
• Attendance is mandatory in the Lowell office for a one-day orientation and at the

annual All Staff Meeting (held the last Thursday and Friday in March each year).
• This is a full-time position. This position requires incumbent to be in the office or at

the assigned work location Monday – Friday for the first six months of employment.

After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a partial telework

schedule, subject to approval and determined by program and office needs. Telework

schedules are authorized by the Executive Director.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A master’s degree in finance or business is preferred.

At least seven years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience

in the field of above, of which at least five years must have been in a professional capacity,

and of which at least three years must have been in a supervisory, managerial or

administrative capacity.

Special Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of contracts, bonds, grants, and other funding mechanisms.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computer programming and/or usage.

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• Knowledge of state personnel policies and procedures.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to read and evaluate complex plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan, assign, and oversee the work of technical and professional

subordinates.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.

Personal Characteristics
• Naturally prone to action with a focus toward continuous improvement and is

committed to contributing to the overall success of NEIWPCC.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across NEIWPCC and our partners.
• Approachable and diplomatic in all interactions.
• Able to manage change and articulate the “value case” for it.
• A team player who is inclusive and willing to help others.
• Dependable and capable of fostering trust.
• Accepts responsibility and is accountable for results.
• Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical

sequence.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize key deliverables.

SALARY: Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS: Generous benefits package provided, which includes: vacation, personal and

sick leave, paid holidays as determined by office location; health, dental, disability and life

insurance; retirement plan.

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