What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Environmental Analyst – Environmental Licensing Administrator position at NEIWPCC?
Help to protect drinking water in Maine! Seeking an Assistant Environmental Analyst to support the Subsurface Wastewater Unit’s licensing and permitting efforts, and provide collaborative assistance for Maine’s Drinking Water Program.
What You’ll Do:
- Support the Subsurface Wastewater Unit’s Cert Tracker database and licensing functions.
- Process permit reconciliations, communicate with and educate town officials on permitting and payment issues.
- Serve as the administrator for the Maine Water Well Commission by coordinating monthly meetings, meeting logistics and attendee travel, as well as compiling meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
- Assist with variance requests and examinations for the Maine State Site Evaluator program.
- Provide QA/QC of data entry functions, and assist with data improvement projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, with at least one year of related experience.
- Outstanding communication and organization skills.
- Excellent computer capabilities and proven accuracy with data management.
- Knowledge and experience with math/accounting.
- A dedication to protecting public health.
Logistics:
This full-time position will work 8 hours per day and is based in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services office located in Augusta, ME. 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. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
What We Offer:
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
- Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
- Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
- Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
- Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
- Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
To Apply:
Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by August 23, 2026. Please reference #26-DHHS-DWP-002 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits 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 is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000