Training Analyst jobs in Lowell, MA

TITLE: Environmental Analyst – Training Specialist

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

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.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Wastewater & Onsite Programs,
support NEIWPCC’s wastewater training program. Activities are generally wastewater-oriented,
but can cover a wide range of environmental topics, according to Division needs and areas of
expertise. Acts as training specialist and clearinghouse for information to state partners,
operators, and the public. Represents NEIWPCC through training activities, and by participating
in state and regional conferences, trade shows, and other industry events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training: Support NEIWPCC’s training program, including assisting with existing virtual and
in-person courses, and collaborating on development of new online self-paced training. Help
coordinate the regular training schedule, host courses, and support trainers with technical
and logistical needs; identify and solicit new instructors for emerging topics and
technologies; maintain and continuously improve the library of course materials; monitor
training effectiveness and feedback; and recommend improvements. Assist the Division
Director with development and implementation of new self-paced wastewater curriculum,
helping to establish goals, standards, and guidelines for learning content; identify gaps in
existing training that can be closed by self-paced offerings; collaborate with subject matter
experts and stakeholders to create courses on the Learning Management System; and roll
out the new training platform to wastewater operators throughout the northeast and beyond.

Programmatic Support: Provide general support and assistance to the Division Director.
Support preparation of quarterly progress reports to EPA and other funding agencies.
Maintain appropriate pages on NEIWPCC’s website to ensure they are up-to-date and
accurate. Prepare articles or provide background materials for NEIWPCC publications.
Coordinate on crosscutting topics with other divisions, including Water Quality and Water
Resource Protection, as needed. Support the formulation of responses to inquiries from
state and federal agencies, consultants, and the general public about wastewater, water
quality issues, technical publications, and NEIWPCC programs.

Quality Management: Work with Quality Assurance Program Manager with review of
Quality Assurance Project Plans as needed.

Outreach: Maintain appropriate webpages on NEIWPCC website to ensure they are up-to-
date and accurate. Provide background materials or write articles for various NEIWPCC, or
other, publications.

Other Duties as assigned.

The satisfactory performance of the above duties and responsibilities requires a thorough
understanding of NEIWPCC’s programs, organization, and policies; exercise initiative and
resourcefulness in complicated situations; and work effectively with state and federal contacts at
varying positional levels and professional backgrounds. The ability to organize workload and
perform tasks in an accurate, conclusive, and timely manner, is required.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
Works closely with and receives direct supervision from the Director of Wastewater and Onsite
Programs, who provides policy guidance and assigns work. The Division Director evaluates job
performance for conformance with professional standards and compliance with law, rules,
regulations and established procedures.

The incumbent will rely on their ability, expertise, and commitment to excellence. They will also
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 may exercise direct supervision (i.e.,
not through an intermediate level supervisor) over, assign work to, and review the performance
of 1-5 technical or professional personnel; may exercise indirect supervision (i.e., through an
intermediate level supervisor) over 6-15 technical or other personnel; and/or may exercise
functional supervision (i.e., over certain but not all work activities, or over some or all work
activities on a temporary basis) over 1-5 technical or professional personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
This section outlines expected education and experience levels associated with this position.
Incumbents 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.

General: Incumbents will be well-organized and highly motivated, have strong writing and
editing skills, and a high level of comfort with computers. Additional attributes include a keen
attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Education:

• A degree in civil or environmental engineering, environmental studies, natural science,

• A Massachusetts Grade 2M wastewater license, or ability to obtain such license within

Experience:
Applicants must have at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical, or
professional experience, of which at least one year must have been in a professional capacity.

Personal Characteristics:

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

• 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 exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

• Knowledge of wastewater collection and treatment
• Experience with Learning Management Systems
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and

Environmental Factors
Duties will be performed largely in an office setting, but with need for travel for which a valid
driver’s license and private means of transportation must be available. Position will require
travel.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid driver’s license and access to own transportation is required.
• Attendance is mandatory in the Lowell office for orientation and at the annual All Staff

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.