License And Applications Analyst

Looking to advance in your career with the Connecticut Department of Energy any Environmental Protection (DEEP)?

If so, we invite you to check out this opportunity!

DEEP's Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance (MMCA) has a current opportunity for a License and Applications Analyst within the Waste Engineering and Enforcement Division, located in Hartford.

POSITION DETAILS
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Hybrid work opportunities will be available.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Processing applications for licensing of Hazardous Waste Transporters, Spill Clean-up Contractors, Biomedical Waste Transporters, Pesticides applicators and other E-License and E-file functions.
• Processing E-gov application and workflows
• Responsible for data entry using various software applications
• Responsible for aggregating data regarding applications processing timeframes and outcomes.
• Participate in division efforts to expand E-Gov functions.
• Liaise with other operating units, agencies and stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries, provide technical assistance, outreach, and education (to the general public, businesses, government agencies and other stakeholders) regarding E-License, E-Gov and licensing subject areas for which incumbent is responsible.
• Perform other related duties as required.

ABOUT US

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.

The MMCA is responsible for the proper and sustainable management through permitting of hazardous waste, solid waste, pesticides, recyclable materials, chemicals and other materials that are critical to the protection of the environment, public health and safety.

Take a look at how State of Connecticut employees can Make an ImpaCT!

Before you apply, make note of the following:

• 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 on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
• While the current vacancy is in Hartford, CT, we invite you to select all potential locations on your application if interested, including Hartford and New Britain, CT. 
• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Important information for after you apply:

• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Questions about this position should be directed to Jake Ferrari via email at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.

In a state agency, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involving the processing of license and registration applications in an agency with regulatory responsibility for specific industries or businesses.

Assists in administration of licensure, certification and/or permitting functions; reviews, evaluates and analyzes factors and incidents impacting on regulatory responsibility including applications for licensure, certification and proper permit authority for compliance to relevant agency statutes, regulations, policies, procedures and practices; processes initial and renewal applications; responds to mail, telephone and personal inquiries from consumers, governmental agencies, interested parties requesting information concerning entities regulated by department; explains regulatory laws and agency regulations to applicants, licensees and consumers; conducts research, collects data and analyzes information relating to application review process; provides technical assistance to clerical staff; authorizes issuance of licenses, permits and/or certifications; may participate in public hearings concerning issuance, revocation or amendment of certificates, licenses or permits; may review documents and related materials for criminal convictions and bankruptcy files; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of relevant licensure, certification or permit functions of regulated entities; knowledge of relevant regulated industry operations, practices and procedures: basic knowledge of statistics; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations and other written materials pertaining to entities regulated by department; ability to research, analyze and evaluate data and prepare comprehensive written reports; ability to utilize computer software.

Five (5) years of experience performing technical or complex clerical duties involving the review or processing of licenses, certifications or permits for a governmental regulatory agency or in a regulated industry.
Note: For State Employees, this is interpreted at the level of Office Assistant.

College training 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.

• Experience reviewing and processing applications for hazardous waste, spill-cleanup and biomedical waste transporter licenses
• Experience in e-government applications and workflows, including E-License and EZ-file.
• Experience in data entry, data management and data inquiries using platforms such as Microsoft Access, E-License or Site Information Management System (SIMS)
• Experience conducting research, collecting data and analyzing information relating to license application review processes
• Experience responding to mail, telephone and in-person inquiries from parties , including consumers or government agencies requesting information concerning entities regulated by department.

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.