Supervising Emergency Response Coordinator
Recruitment #210506-3263EE-001
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Hartford, CT
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| Date Opened | 5/13/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $72,816* - $104,581/year (*New state employees start at the minimum) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 6/2/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Do you have a passion for hazardous material management
and have the desire to make an impact?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking to hire a Supervising Emergency Response Coordinator in the Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division's Emergency Response Unit (ERU).
About Us:
The Emergency Response Unit is responsible for representing the state at hazardous materials emergency incidents. The ERU responds as a Type 1 hazardous materials team to characterize, remove and mitigate hazardous materials releases. Additionally, the ERU coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies as well as with responsible parties and environmental contractors.
There is currently a team of 12 highly trained personnel to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week to a wide variety of environmental emergencies including those that result from releases and threats of releases involving chemicals, hazardous wastes, petroleum products and other hazardous materials into the air, onto the ground, or into surface waters. Sources of such releases include transportation accidents on rails, roadways, waterways, and from aircraft, as well as from industrial processes, failed tanks or pipes, abandoned drums, storm damage to electrical equipment, along with biological and chemical agents and weapons, and many other resources.
Nearly everyday, despite preventive measures, there are incidents that threaten the environment. The Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division is prepared to limit the risks and handle incidents ranging from a spill of a few gallons to a tanker full of petroleum liquids, from an abandoned or unknown drum of chemicals to anthrax or a chemical fire. Releases, even small ones, can endanger public health or the environment by making the water or air unsafe. Releases of hazardous materials can contaminate surface water, groundwater or soil, impact plans, fish and wildlife and their habitat or create unsafe exposure for the general public or emergency responders.
Position Highlights:
This is a full-time position that is based in the field and does not typically need to report to DEEP headquarters located in Hartford, CT.
This position requires the employee to be on-call and to work evenings, weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.
What We Can Offer You:
The State of Connecticut provides a leading comprehensive benefits package including:
- A hazardous duty retirement plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV);
- Retirement in 25 years - with pension & healthcare benefits;
- Excellent health and dental coverage along with additional benefits;
- Sick, Vacation, and Personal time accruals;
- A challenging yet rewarding experience.
Learn more about how you can make an impact below
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Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Tyler Cashman at Tyler.Cashman@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for supervising emergency response personnel engaged in controlling hazardous spills, discharges, and releases.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff engaged in hazardous materials spills and releases mitigation containment and clean-up; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; develops or makes recommendations for policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; oversees the development and application of safe clean-up and containment procedures; develops and implements hazardous spills management training programs for Department and local and private organizations; coordinates on scene spill clean-up efforts with Federal, State and municipal agencies; supervises activities of contractors on scene; monitors threat to public health and safety; acts as site safety officer; responds to questions of general public and media; prepares detailed reports; testifies at hearings; in the field, assumes primary responsibility for all on-site activities; authorizes expenditures; assigns clean-up contracts; monitors field operations and coordinates activities of all on-site Departmental employees of lesser rank; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes, and regulations regarding storage and transportation of hazardous materials; considerable knowledge of methods and techniques used for the mitigation, containment and clean-up of hazardous material spills; considerable knowledge of chemicals and other hazardous materials; considerable knowledge of methods and procedures for the control of water, soil, and air pollution; considerable knowledge of industrial safety practices and procedures; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communications skills; ability to prepare detailed reports; ability to use and interpret technical, chemical, and safety manuals; ability to interpret blueprints and schematics and related engineering plans; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of experience in hazardous materials management or responding to chemical spill emergencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in biological science, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, physical sciences, public health, or engineering may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will possess the following:
- Experience leading hazmat, technician level, entry teams to monitor, remove and mitigate releases from a variety of sources;
- Experience holding a leadership role in incident management of hazardous materials emergencies;
- Experience in hazardous materials response working with advanced metering packages, plug and patch leak-stop equipment, chemistry, and evidence collection;
- Experience with hazardous waste management, storage, treatment and disposal;
- Experience in environmental emergency response operations and incident command system (ICS) protocols;
- Experience investigating and cleaning up soil and groundwater contamination;
- Experience working in an organization that requires 24/7 operation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents must be able to work under difficult and dangerous conditions including wearing cumbersome protective equipment and handling materials of unknown toxicity.
Conclusion
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.
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