Environmental Analyst – Monitoring Program Technician

NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to support monitoring work at the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve. This position will conduct long-term research and monitoring on estuary habitats in field and the laboratory settings.

Job Duties:

• Maintenance, deployment, and retrieval of water quality instrumentation.
• Collection, processing, and analysis of water samples, as well as identification and quantification of submerged aquatic vegetation
• Operation of weather stations and deployment of tide gauges.
• Performing wet chemistry to analyze water quality samples for nutrients. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven ability to work in the field and the laboratory is required. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and competency with managing large data sets.
• Experience operating off-road vehicles and boats is preferred.

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.  

Salary and Benefits: 
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

• 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
• Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
• 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). 

Position Logistics:
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based out of Norrie Point Environmental Center in Staatsburg, NY. Duties will be performed in office, lab and field settings with substantial travel throughout the Hudson River Estuary to field sites, some of which are remote, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. The ability to physically navigate natural and aquatic environments and lift up to 50lbs would be required. 

To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to [email protected] by October 27, 2024. Please reference #25-HRNERR-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

Who We Are
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. HRNERR is a program partner of NEIWPCC.

NEIWPCC’s Diversity Commitment
NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions. Read more about NEIWPCC’s commitment to diversity here: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/.