Environmental Analyst – Lead Testing in Schools

NEIWPCC is seeking an Environmental Analyst to support the implementation of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act in Rhode Island, which assists local and tribal educational agencies with voluntary testing for lead contamination in drinking water at schools and child care facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day objectives of the Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program. 
• Develop, produce, and implement policies and guidance for Rhode Island’s WIIN Act grant activities.
• Develop needed contracts to fulfill the objectives of the grant, manage contract deliverables and respond to inquiries from grant partners.
• Develop a sampling protocol with grant partners, develop communication plans in accordance with policies, track outputs and determine effectiveness of training, outreach and communication tools.

Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Our ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in environmental science, chemistry, public health or related field, with at least five years of related experience.
• Experience managing or working on large research projects that involve sampling/testing at multiple site locations and experience working collaboratively with various types of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of drinking water regulations and health effects related to Lead in drinking water.

Applicants with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.

Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the Rhode Island Department of Health office located in Providence, RI. Evening and weekend work may be required. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting and will require travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule for in-office duties, subject to approval and program needs. 

What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:

• Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
• Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
• Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
• Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

To Apply
Submit your cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by June 28, 2026. Please reference #26-RIDOH-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits list may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers. 

About NEIWPCC
NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.