Information Officer – Environmental Data Scientist

NEIWPCC is seeking a detail-oriented information officer to support Connecticut’s Water Monitoring and Assessment Program (WMAP) through data management, tool development, data analysis, and data system development and maintenance to ensure compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.

Job Duties: 

• Compile, clean, validate, organize, and analyze water data utilizing a variety of tools. 
• Develop routine queries, data workflows, and processes to enhance the consistency and accuracy of analysis and reporting. 
• Support the data management of information systems and transfer of data to federal and state public repositories. 
• Assist WMAP program staff to improve program implementation through the development of data management tools and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, information systems, natural resources, environmental science, mathematics, or related field.
• At least one year of related technical or professional experience.
• Experience using SQL, Python, and R. Preferred experience with MariaDB.
• Experience with database management and data management scripting.
• Experience cleaning and validating water quality data, including high-frequency sensor measurements and biological, chemical, or physical data.

What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000. 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. 

Position Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based out of the CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection office in Windsor, CT. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional 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, subject to approval and program needs. This position is funded for two years.

To Apply
Email your cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 18, 2026. Please reference #27-CT-LIS-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits 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.