Environmental Analyst II
Arlington
Friday, 24 April 2026
Incumbents of positions in this series prepare and/or review scientific reports, studies and analytical data of environmental Impacts and environmental processes; perform calculations relating to environmental science problems; determine possible impacts on water, soil, air and public health; measure levels of pollution; identify sources of pollution; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to perform professional environmental analysis duties in such areas as air pollution, water supply and pollution, toxicology, ecology and public health and hazardous and solid waste management in order to locate, abate or control sources of environmental pollutants, all in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards and sound environmental science principles and practices. Duties and Responsibilities. The Environmental Analyst II will be tasked with performing professional environmental analyses and planning duties in such areas as water resource and stormwater management, wetland delineation, permitting and protection, and construction compliance and field inspections, in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, and sound environmental science principles and practices. The role of District Environmental Reviewer is as follows:Prepares and/or reviews documents such as Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA), Notices of Intent (NOI), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Environmental Notification Forms (ENF) and other environmental permits under the supervision of the District Environmental Engineer. Coordinates with the Construction Section and Maintenance Section under the supervision of the District Environmental Engineer. Conducts review of projects for environmental permitting prior to the pre- construction conference. Attends pre-construction conferences and provides guidance on the requirements of environmental permits/documents. Monitors construction projects in the field for compliance with environmental best management practices and contract requirements. Conducts regularly scheduled and documented field monitoring of construction projects. Reviews environmental components of projects under design by applying sound engineering principles/practices, and cost effectiveness. Prepares routine correspondence and maintains records for the District Environmental Unit. Tracks projects from initiation through construction to ensure projects maintain environmental compliance. Represents Mass. DOT at public hearings and meetings with the Conservation Commissions and other public agencies. Responds to inquiries from governmental entities and the public as they relate to environmental issues under the direction of the District Environmental Engineer. Performs related duties as requested. This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at Mass. DOT. Current Mass. DOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period. About Mass. DOT - The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Mass. DOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. Mass. DOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about Mass. DOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. Mass. DOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions. Minimum Entrance Requirements.