Environmental Compliance Officer

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs Core Values are built around safety service equity sustainability and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and values. This includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Environmental Compliance Officer will be responsible for managing the environmental review permitting and compliance elements associated with MBTAs capital program. The selected candidate will be responsible for acquiring all state and federal environmental approvals necessary for capital construction and infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will also monitor on-going construction projects for compliance with all permit conditions and all applicable state and federal environmental regulations.

• Perform field review and field inspections of ongoing construction projects to ensure compliance with permits and environmental regulations.
• Assist with management of the environmental review and permitting program for capital construction projects.
• Work with Capital Delivery staff to meet conditions of state (MEPA) and federal (NEPA) environmental reviews as well as reviews and approvals pursuant to state and federal historic preservation requirements.
• Assist with compliance with all environmental permits needed for infrastructure projects including but not limited to wetlands and waterways permits endangered species approvals historic resource issues soil management issues and any other applicable state or federal environmental regulatory approvals.
• Interact with all applicable environmental agencies to assure compliance with all environmental regulations with an emphasis on performing work in wetlands and natural resource areas proper handling of soils and contaminated materials during construction and compliance with historic regulations.
• Review and make recommendations for site specific and system-wide environmental compliance on the Authoritys capital construction projects.
• Assist with environmental permit and approval close out (at completion of projects) to document that all project mitigation and/or requirements have been met.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

• No direct reports

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Civil or Environmental Engineering Engineering Sciences Environmental Planning Environmental Management. Wetland Science Biology or other related field.
• Three (3) years professional experience in the environmental field with a focus on the regulations and requirements related to environmental compliance as normally associated with a large or active transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in construction oversight.
• Demonstrated experience in compliance with NEPA as well as Section 106 of the NHPA.
• Demonstrated experience in wetlands and natural resource conservation approvals.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and supervise compliance of environmental laws and regulations relative to natural resource protection soil management or historic preservation.
• Experience working with large-scale infrastructure design plans and specifications.
• Strong computer skill including the following: Adobe Outlook Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel PowerPoint and Access).
• Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and other relevant mapping systems.
• Ability to work seamlessly with other departments within the MBTA as well as external groups such as state and federal agencies municipal governments as well as outside consultants and contractors.
• Strong analytical writing skills are essential; oral presentation skills are a significant plus.
• The ability to work with government and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• A high school diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• An associates degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• A masters degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
• A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in the environmental field with a focus on the regulations and requirements related to environmental compliance as normally associated with a large or active transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Additional years of demonstrated substantive permitting and public construction experience.
• Wetland Scientist LEED AP or Envision certifications.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (or supervise if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.