Environmental Scientist - II

Title of Position: Environmental Scientist II

Reference Position No. PE011

Salary Range: Grade 8 / $57,053.73 - $94,138.66

Application Period: 5/30/2025 - 6/13/2025

Shift and Days: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Providence

Position Covered by Collective Bargaining Union Agreement: No

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement and support monitoring plans/programs that proactively ensure that Narragansett Bay Commission (NBC) wastewater treatment plants, receiving waters and discharges are within permit parameters. Review monitoring data; establish and manage complex data spreadsheets and historical datasets. Design, manage, and perform data entry into computer databases. Assist with keeping up to date with regulations, equipment, procedures, industry trends and general literature on environmental science topics relevant to NBC’s mission. Assist with training of Environmental Monitoring staff, as needed and within skills and ability, to keep the program current in the areas noted above. Review data for accuracy and quality assurance/control. Analyze data to determine trends, non-compliance, and operational problems, and present data trends in graphical form. Review current literature, existing and proposed regulations, procedures, equipment and industry trends. Assist in the development and implementation of new SOPs to reflect these current regulations and/or trends and provide comments and reports on proposed regulations affecting the agency. Responsible for the review of TAC proposed, in-progress, and outstanding projects resulting in written reports, presentations, or other forms of publication (fact sheets, posters, articles, etc.) to signify the conclusion or completion of said projects. Support the design and development of water and wastewater sampling and analysis procedures, programs and quality assurance project plans (QAPPs) to monitor industrial users, NBC operations, rivers and Narragansett Bay, and to ensure that all EPA and other mandates imposed upon the NBC are satisfied. Prepare regulatory documents for submittal in a timely manner. Technically support and/or assist in conducting field investigations. Prepare reports on findings and present “expert witness” testimony on behalf of NBC as required. Review SOPs/QAPPs for the receiving water monitoring activities conducted by the Environmental Monitoring Program. Assist with conducting regular quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) tests and training to ensure procedures are conducted properly. As required, cooperate and coordinate activities and duties with all applicable stakeholders, including federal/state/local regulatory agencies, academic institutions. Attend stakeholder meetings and represent the NBC by giving talks and/or serving on committees. Review, interpret and execute EPA, RIDEM and other agency rules and regulations governing wastewater discharge monitoring and related subjects. Advise NBC management of changing requirements and recommended procedure changes needed to meet new requirements. Write and present technical and other reports on monitoring procedures, findings, analysis, environmental issues, etc. Provide support for and prepare presentation figures, slides, and other materials for other NBC staff presentations, as required. Assist with identifying potential collaboration opportunities and outside funding opportunities; assist with and support efforts to write and submit applications for appropriate grants, funding, or awards. Publish reports, data findings, and treatment plant performance on the NBC websites. Ensure that the Snapshot of Upper Narragansett Bay website pages, blogs and data are updated in a timely manner. Responsible for project management and timely completion of a myriad of special and routine projects, including equipment and supply preparation; data review and analysis, final report preparation as well as project design; development of SOP’s; and development of QAPPs within skills and ability. Performs other duties as assigned, within skill and experience capabilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE: Must have five to eight years of related experience and graduation from a 4-year technical college degree program (biology, microbiology, chemistry, environmental science, civil/mechanical engineering.) or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Requires a thorough knowledge of scientific methods as they apply to the monitoring of rivers, bays, sewage collection systems, industrial users and wastewater treatment plants. Previous experience performing professional level environmental science, monitoring and/or engineering duties required. Working knowledge of current federal, state and local regulatory requirements as applied to assigned NBC projects and operations. Must be highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, GIS, SigmaPlot, and PowerPoint software programs. R experience is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Boating knowledge and experience is a plus. A valid Driver’s License is required.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PROVISIONS:

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION: If an applicant is unable to perform any essential job functions because of their disability but can achieve the required results by means of a REASONABLE ACCOMODATION, then the individual shall not be considered unqualified for the position.

MEDICAL INFORMATION: Successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination and drug screen will be required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

TO APPLY: Apply within the application period as shown on notice. This Agency does not assume responsibility for applications sent through the mail. NOTE: The Narragansett Bay Commission union contracts allow a 3-day grace period for its members only.

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND RESUMES TO: resumes@narrabay.com (resumes must be in Word or PDF format), deliver to One Service Road, Providence, RI 02905 attention Human Resources, or Fax to 401-461-2242.

THE NARRAGANSETT BAY COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,053.73 - $94,138.66 per year

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Monday to Friday

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Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person