Chief Environmental Analyst

The department of Economic Development and Planning is currently seeking to fill the role of Chief Environmental Analyst. The Chief Environmental Analyst will supervise the Water Quality Improvement Division and administer contracts, contract amendments, budgets and budget amendments for all program contracts managed by the WQPRP.

Requirements

• Supervise the Water Quality Improvement Division
• Supervise the Water Quality Protection and Restoration Program (WQPRP)
• Administer all WQPRP projects for Suffolk County (1/4% sales tax environmental programs)
• Administer contracts, contract amendments, budgets and budget amendments for all program contracts managed by the WQPRP.
• Lending administrative and technical support to the WQPRP Review Committee
• Responsible for the administration of the County nitrogen reduction/fertilizer initiative including implementation of Local Law 41-2007
• Chair the Pesticide Community Advisory Committee that grants pesticide exemptions on County properties
• Provide testimony to the Suffolk County regarding WQPRP projects
• Coordinate implementation of the Wetlands Stewardship Program
• Prepare applications for funding assistance through State grant programs, such as the Clean Air/Clean Water Bond Act
• Direct support staff in the preparation of contracts (and related correspondence) for non-county agencies that oversee projects that are funded through the WQPRP
• Represent the Commissioner at various public and governmental meetings
• Serve on numerous committees and task forces as required
• Work with NYS DEC on water quality projects
• Participate in relevant RFP/RFQ preparations and evaluations
• Present RFP waiver requests to the County RFP Waiver Committee
• Support the US EPA mandated Phase II stormwater directives for the Department

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Paid Time Off
• Work-Life Balance