Wastewater Advisory Committee seeks PE by November 19, 2022

This position has been filled as of 12/16/22. This posting is for future reference only.

The Wastewater Advisory Committee (WAC) to the MWRA is seeking a Professional Engineer licensed in Massachusetts and living in Massachusetts for membership on the WAC.
 
Preference for Professional Engineers with a background in water (civil) or energy technology, but will consider resumes Professional Engineers in other disciplines such as electrical or mechanical.
 
The Wastewater Advisory Committee (WAC) is an independent forum for discussion of wastewater issues that affect MWRA and its member communities. WAC needs PE members, licensed in MA, who do not have conflicts of interest to apply for appointment by the MWRA Board. The WAC meets on the first Friday of the month from 10:30am -12:30pm except in July, August and December. Meetings are usually at the MAPC offices, 60 Temple Place, Boston, near Downtown Crossing, but will be virtual until in-person meetings are required. If you are interested in applying, please see below for details:

ACTION REQUESTED:  If you are applying, forward your resume in Word, with full home and work contact information on it, to Abbie Goodman, agoodman@engineers.org by November 19, 2022.

Note: If your resume does not have full home (and work, if employed) contact information at the top of the document and does not come in Word, we will be unable to forward it to the Wastewater Advisory Committee’s Executive Director.

Background on the Wastewater Advisory Committee

Founded in 1990 by the MWRA Board of Directors, the Wastewater Advisory Committee (WAC) offers independent advice on wastewater policies, purchases and more.

WAC’s duties include:

• Review & comment to the MWRA on reports and proposed documents, offer independent advice on current and proposed wastewater program and policy directions to further MWRA objectives
• Reflect the knowledge and interest of major affected constituencies, including:
  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Business/Industry
  • Planning
  • Academic research
  • Environmental advocacy
• Advise MWRA on wastewater planning
• Increase citizen participation and education. Review programs and explain plans & policies to residents.
• Comment on new NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) permits and other draft regulations that affect wastewater. 

More information:   https://www.mwra.com/monthly/wac/wac.htm

Title:  Member, Wastewater Advisory Committee
Reports to: WAC Chair
Purpose: Attend a minimum of 7 of WAC’s 9 meetings, discuss and vote on recommendations to the MWRA or outside regulators. 
Term:  2 years; opportunity for re-appointment for another 2 year term by MWRA Board; opportunity to serve as an officer.
WAC reimburses for member parking or transit fare used to attend meetings or tours.

NOTE:
WAC members are special state employees under the Conflict of Interest Law (G.L. c. 268A) and there may be limitations or restrictions on membership if you or your employer does business with the MWRA or other state agencies.  For example, public employees are restricted from participating in their public positions in matters in which they, their immediate family members, or a business with which they are affiliated has a financial interest.  In some cases, the Conflict of Interest Law establishes a strict prohibition, while in other cases, the restriction may be cured through a disclosure and/or approval.  Any specific conflict of interest will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  However, it is important to keep this in mind as you consider applying for membership.