Connecticut Careers Trainee (Administrative & Residual) (40 Hour)

Target Class: Research Analyst

Recruitment #210722-2292AR-001

Location

New Britain, CT

Date Opened

7/28/2021 12:00:00 AM

Salary

Bachelor's degree starts at $49,271; Masters degree starts at $51,052

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

8/18/2021 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Do you have a passion for research and public engagement?

If so, we encourage you to consider joining our team!

Our Mission:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with developing policies and programs to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, conserve, improve and protect Connecticut's natural resources and environment, and provide equitable access to broadband and affordable, clean and reliable energy to 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, equitable and prosperous economic future.

Position Highlights:

DEEP invites qualified applicants to apply to join our team as a Connecticut Careers Trainee, with a target class of Research Analyst in the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy.

The Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) manages local, state, and regional energy and broadband policy and programs for DEEP. BETP is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace representing the people it serves, and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

As an employee of BETP, you will be assigned projects to support policy and program development across subject matter areas within the Bureau. This will give you broad exposure while developing expertise in areas of focus. In all areas, equitable policy and program design and inclusive processes for public input are prioritized. You may be assigned to work in areas such as:

Broadband deployment to unserved areas;
Electric vehicles and infrastructure;
Energy efficiency;
Zero carbon energy generation;
Regional coordination of energy issues;
Utility finance and rate design;
Weatherization;
Deploying comprehensive clean energy and broadband resources in coordination with municipalities and other state entities.

BETP is a collaborative work environment with a team-based approach to most projects. As a Connecticut Careers Trainee, you will be assigned research, writing, and public engagement projects that increase in complexity over time as you develop your skills and experience based on training and feedback from supervisors and managers.

Program Details:

Eligibility for promotion to the target classification of Research Analyst is earned upon successful completion of the training program. A candidate with a Bachelor's degree will serve a two (2) year training program. A candidate with a Master's degree in a related field will serve a one (1) year training program.

Annual salaries are to be set as follows:

$49,271 (Bachelor's degree);
$51,052 (Master's Degree);
$56,379 (second year of training).

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes:

Excellent health and dental coverage;
A generous retirement plan;
Paid time off;
A healthy work - life balance!

Learn how you can make an impact with DEEP

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.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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.

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 a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions; performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Oral and written communication skills; ability to acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification; ability to understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic; ability to read, interpret and understand written material; ability to perform basic arithmetical computations; ability to interpret charts, graphs and tables; learning and reasoning ability; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

NOTE:

If the target job classification has a Substitution Allowed that requires the Bachelor's or Master's degree to be in a specific area(s), then these specific degree areas are required for appointment to the Connecticut Career Trainee classification.
Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are complete.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will possess:

Experience or academic training in energy and transportation;
Experience or academic training in telecommunications/broadband;
Experience or academic training in climate and/or environmental issues and policy;
Experience engaging in written and oral communication with various groups of individuals;
Experience collaborating with a diverse group of individuals in an academic or professional setting.

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.