State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Executive Director, Council On Environmental Quality (3538EX)

$23.34-$73.95 Hourly / $1,866.63-$5,915.60 BiWeekly /
$48,719.00-$154,397.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Council on Environmental Quality this class is accountable for acting as Chief Administrative Officer of the Council.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Council.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs assigned staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs administrative affairs and activities of Council;
  • Attends and keeps records of all meetings of Council;
  • Prepares reports for Council on status of environment, environmental programs and activities of public and private organizations and recommendations for new and improved environmental programs;
  • Receives and compiles information on citizen complaints concerning infringements on environmental quality;
  • Reviews construction plans of state agencies;
  • Obtains comments from other interested agencies and groups and analyzes environmental impact;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

APPOINTMENT

Appointed by the Council on Environmental Quality in accordance with Section 22a-11 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(39)-Environmental Protection

BARGAINING UNIT

(01)-EXEMPT/ELEC/APPOINT

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

EX 05

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

New job code. Item No. 24-167

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/19/2025
CLASS: 3538EX; EST: 9/19/2025; REV: 9/22/2025;