Quality Assurance Supervisor - Environmental Analyst V

Who We Are\:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxic and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.

Who We Are as an Employer\:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

Description\:

MassDEP seeks applicants for a Quality Assurance Supervisor (Environmental Analyst V) in support of MassDEP’s ambient air monitoring network. This position is full-time and is assigned to the Air Assessment Branch (AAB) located at MassDEP’s Wall Experiment Station, 37 Shattuck Street, Lawrence MA.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Division Director, or his/her designee, the Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor will supervise and coordinate all QA activities related to the ambient air monitoring network, ensuring compliance with EPA’s QA requirements in 40 CFR Part 58 and other applicable regulations.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following\:

• Oversee day-to-day QA operations by assigning tasks, coordinating field activities, and troubleshooting issues to maintain consistent program performance and achieve data capture goals.
• Maintain a productive staff by recruiting, training, and developing successful employees. Provide regular feedback to field staff and execute formal performance evaluations. Coach, advise, and discipline employees as needed. Model positive behaviors and promote a collaborative and cooperative environment.
• Design, schedule, and oversee performance evaluation (PE) audits and systems audits, to validate the accuracy and precision of AAB’s air monitoring equipment and protocols.
• Lead the preparation, review, and approval of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other QA documentation in accordance with EPA guidance.
• Manage inventory of air monitoring equipment, calibration tools, and consumable supplies to ensure timely availability and operational readiness.
• Serve as the primary liaison with EPA Region 1 on matters related to air monitoring QA/QC requirements.
• Provide training and technical guidance to AAB staff on QA procedures, audit processes, and federal regulatory updates.
• Evaluate QA/QC data and audit findings, develop corrective actions, and track resolution of deficiencies.
• Maintain AAB’s QA management system and ensure documentation is current and accessible.
• Participate in regional and national workgroups focused on continuous improvement of ambient air monitoring quality systems.
• Prepare written reports, summaries, and responses to EPA inquiries, audit reports, and internal program reviews.
• Support and ensure the integrity, transparency, and defensibility of ambient air monitoring data used for public health protection and regulatory decision-making.
• Serve as AAB’s health and safety contact to facilitate communication and ensure the implementation and maintenance of health and safety standards.
• Collect and install biological air monitoring samples at several fixed locations in and around the Boston area for delivery to the Department of Public Health laboratory in Jamaica Plain.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications\:

• Supervisory experience, including managing employees, delegating tasks, ensuring goals are achieved by prescribed deadlines, and reporting progress to senior managers.
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Experience operating and maintaining environmental analytical equipment.
• Knowledge of the techniques used for collecting, handling, and transporting environmental samples.
• Knowledge of and experience with QA/QC and safety procedures.
• Ability to process environmental data according to EPA validation criteria.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations and to meet emergency or changing program requirements.
• Excellent computer skills, including working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and database acquisition software.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to express ideas clearly orally and in written form.
• Ability to use hand tools, climb ladders, work on roof tops, move equipment and compressed gas cylinders and other equipment up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS\:

Applicants must have at least six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least four years must have been in a professional capacity, and of which (C) at least two years must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions.

Substitutions\:

I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually competed.

NOTE\: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

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