Environmental Analyst – Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan

Seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to assist with program coordination, administration, and planning for the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (LINAP) and the Long Island Action Agenda (LIAA), with the goal of reducing nitrogen and improving water quality in Long Island's surface water and groundwater.

Primary Duties

• Facilitate, coordinate, and attend meetings with partners at federal, state, and local levels to enhance collaboration around environmental priorities and implementation activities.
• Assist with the delivery of the Nitrogen Smart Communities program by reviewing submissions for participation, developing resources, and engaging municipalities.
• Support activities related to reducing residential fertilizer use by developing training materials, reviewing public opinion poll data, and creating community outreach campaigns.
• Maintain the LINAP Project Tracking Database and develop a tracking database for LIAA projects, regularly updating data, running queries and generating reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to science, engineering, or natural resources, with three years of related experience.
• Knowledge of the technical and policy components needed for holistic watershed management; biological, chemical, and physical water quality indicators; and agricultural best management practices related to nutrient use.
• Ability to present program goals and priorities in a public setting, forge working relationships with diverse groups, and recognize connections across priority areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and computer proficiency.

Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Stony Brook, 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. Some evening and weekend activities will be required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

Pay & Benefits

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

• Pays 75% of premiums for health, dental and vision coverage.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans.
• Provides 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, paid holidays and volunteer leave per year.
• Offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Qualified employer 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 February 9, 2025. Please reference #25-NYS-LIRPC-DEC-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.

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’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/.