Construction Contaminated Materials Supervisor (Environmental Analyst V)

Description

Position Summary

The Construction Contaminated Materials Supervisor, within Environmental Services, will provide technical leadership, oversight, and support to the Highway Division and District Construction Offices regarding hazardous materials, contaminated media, and hazardous waste compliance during active construction. The position will work closely with and be the primary point of contact for District and Highway Division personnel, construction contractors, engineers, environmental consultants, Licensed Site Professionals (LSPs), and state and federal regulatory agencies to support regulatory compliance and the effective management of contaminated materials on construction projects.

The incumbent will report to the Environmental Program Engineer of Hazardous Materials and will serve as a technical resource to District Construction Offices and field personnel in evaluating and resolving construction related issues involving contaminated soil, groundwater, sediment, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste.

The position will require extensive knowledge of federal and state environmental laws, regulations, and regulatory programs, including, but not limited to, the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP), MassDEP asbestos and lead regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Massachusetts Fire Marshal requirements applicable to aboveground and underground storage tanks. Direct and substantive experience in the assessment, management, and remediation of soil and groundwater contamination in accordance with MassDEP’s MCP regulations associated with construction will be required.

The incumbent will assist District Construction Offices and field personnel in resolving environmental and regulatory issues while minimizing potential impacts to construction cost and schedule. The position will provide technical recommendations regarding contract administration matters, cost overruns, claims, and Extra Work Orders (EWOs) involving contaminated media and will coordinate with other Highway Division units in the development and implementation of policies, guidance, plans, and hazardous material specifications.

The incumbent must be willing to obtain all departmentally requested certifications and trainings that are offered and serve as the subject matter expert point of contact for the Department as it relates to these certifications, as needed. This includes securing a valid Massachusetts Certified Asbestos Supervisor credential through the Department of Labor Standards (DLS) and completing the 40-Hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification. The incumbent shall maintain active, compliant certifications as required by the Department and state and federal regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and assistance to MassDOT District Construction Offices and field personnel in resolving critical issues involving contaminated media, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste while maintaining regulatory and contract compliance and minimizing impacts to project cost and schedule.

• Review and provide technical recommendations regarding contract administration matters, cost overruns, claims, and EWOs involving the management, treatment, handling, transportation, reuse, or disposal of contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment.

• Provide technical guidance regarding federal and state regulations, contaminated media and hazardous waste management requirements, including the MCP, MassDEP asbestos and lead regulations, OSHA, TSCA, NPDES, CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Massachusetts Fire Marshal requirements.

• Review and/or coordinate consultant reviews of construction-phase hazardous materials and environmental submittals, including Environmental Health and Safety Plans (EHASPs), LSP qualifications, Excavated Materials Management Plans (EMMPs), soil disposal packages, dewatering plans, deleading plans, and asbestos abatement plans. Ensure environmental reviews are consistent with MassDOT specifications and applicable regulatory requirements and manage review timelines to minimize impacts to construction schedules.

• Review and/or coordinate consultant reviews of MCP-related submittals associated with construction projects, including Utility-Related Abatement Measures (URAMs), Release Abatement Measures (RAMs), Immediate Response Actions (IRAs), Completion Reports, Permanent Solution Reports, and related MCP documentation.

• Review sampling plans, analytical data, environmental reports, soil and groundwater treatment programs, soil classification and characterization, and soil disposal and reuse packages.

• Assist with Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) compliance, including coordination of required inspections, documentation, maintenance requirements, and awareness training.

• Coordinate with LSPs and environmental consultants retained directly by the Highway Division to support project compliance with applicable federal and state hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulatory programs.

• Oversee environmental consultant assignments and contracts, including development and negotiation of scopes of work, establishment of priorities and schedules, provision of technical direction, monitoring of consultant performance, and ensuring compliance with MassDOT and regulatory requirements.

• Supervise assigned staff and evaluate employee performance in accordance with the Employee Performance Review System (EPRS), providing appropriate direction, coaching, and corrective or disciplinary action when necessary.

• Develop and conduct environmental and hazardous materials training programs for construction personnel, District staff, and other MassDOT employees.

• Coordinate preparation and submittal of the Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports required by MassDEP and maintain the central file of hazardous waste manifests.

• Oversee MassDOT’s Diesel Retrofit Program (DRP) and track associated program information.

• Represent the Environmental Services Section and Highway Division, as assigned, in meetings with MassDEP, EPA, other regulatory agencies, District Construction Offices, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding construction-related environmental compliance and contaminated media issues.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency, technical quality, and risk management within the Highway Division’s construction phase hazardous materials and contaminated materials programs.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT 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 MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT 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 MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT’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.

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Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) 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 below.

Substitutions

I. An Associate’s 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 one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor’s 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 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 completed.

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.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.

• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.

• For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title: Environmental Analyst V

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza

Job: Science

Agency: Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Oct 23, 2026, 6:26:13 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 108,517.95 - 153,713.22 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann - 8573688541

Bargaining Unit: DOT

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes