Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant

 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

 DEEP's Bureau of Air Management has an opening for a Seasonal Resource Assistant located in Hartford, CT. The Bureau’s work focuses on identifying, measuring, quantifying, preventing, reducing and controlling air pollution both within the State of Connecticut and working with US EPA and other states in coordinating activities to improve air quality in the regional air shed. Staff within the Air Program work on a variety of air quality planning, permitting and enforcement issues, as well as ensuring the safe and secure operation of sources of ionizing radiation. DEEP’s air quality planning efforts combine review and analysis of technical information and the development of air quality policy.

The position hours are flexible, between Monday - Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm, and shall not exceed 40 hours per week. 

Anticipated duration of position is from late Spring through early Winter and shall not exceed 1040 total hours

The pay rate for this position is $14.00 per hour. There are no benefits.  

Note: Do not submit a cover letter. Applicants must only include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.

Questions about this position should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: DEEP.HumanResources@ct.gov, (860)424-3006. 

The position is non-competitive and open to the public.

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.

Assist in providing analytical and research support for programs related to regional scale air quality modeling and data analysis.

Ability to follow instructions.

The preferred candidate will be proficient in LINUX, have some experience running regional scale models such as CMAQ and CAMx, and be able to communicate such results with policy makers and the general public.   

1. Incumbents in these classes who are assigned as patrol persons or supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.

2. Incumbents in these classes may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following:

a. Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.

b. Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.

c. College training in a specific field.

d. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific State facilities.

3. Incumbents performing patrol officer functions must currently possess Police Officer Standard Training (POST) certification or be eligible for POST recertification without completing the Basic Training program again (i.e. must be current or retired within two (2) years of last POST certified required employment) or Connecticut State Police (CSP) Academy certification (must be current or retired within two (2) years of last CSP certified required employment). Must pass a seasonal patroller training course as approved by the Connecticut State Police.

4. Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.

2. Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.