STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Supervising Environmental Analyst (35 Hour)

Recruitment #230809-6325EE-001

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Introduction

Are you an environmental analyst with experience in program data and planning? Are you looking for a role that will allow you to lead a team in implementing environmental programs? If so, we invite you to explore this fascinating opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Bureau of Central Services, is actively seeking to hire a Supervising Environmental Analyst to lead the Records Management, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Geological Survey Programs!

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

What we can offer you:

  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
  • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
  • A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!

The State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 by 'Forbes'. This national recognition comes from offering job growth, competitive benefits and flexible scheduling for our employees!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
  • WORK HOURS PER WEEK: 35 hours
  • LOCATION: DEEP Headquarters in Hartford, CT with flexible telework and in-office schedules available! Some in-state travel may be required.

ABOUT US

The 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.

YOUR ROLE

Responsibilities will include ensuring DEEP's GIS and Geological Survey needs are met and supervising DEEP's Record Center operations and efforts to convert paper files to electronic formats and filing systems.

As the Supervising Environmental Analyst, you will be responsible for:

  • Supervising staff and operations in the DEEP Records Center.
  • Supervising the prioritization and implementation of efforts to convert paper files to electronic formats.
  • Supervising the administration and implementation of DEEP's Geological Survey Program.
  • Supervising the administration and implementation of delegated crumbling concrete requirements.
  • Supervising the administration and implementation of the Geographic Information System Program.
  • Supervising the administration and oversite of DEEP's Geological Core Repository.

More details can be found in the class specification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

  • Records Management at the State of Connecticut is an important process to maintain the integrity of our Agency history and document events and forthcoming plans driven by statue. More information can be found here.
  • The Connecticut Geological Survey is responsible for developing and acquiring authoritative data on state geological resources for resource management, economic development, environmental quality, land use, climate, and hazards mitigation planning.
  • Geographic Information Systems at DEEP plays an important role in the DEEP's mission of protecting and preserving the environment for present and future generations. DEEP develops and maintains a statewide automated geographic storage and retrieval system that can rapidly integrate and analyze large amounts of spatial map and file data over any selected geographic area. DEEP develops and shares geospatial information with federal, state, and municipal government agencies such as the U.S. Geological Survey, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut Department of Transportation, and the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management.

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Selection Plan

This is a competitive recruitment, open to the public.

TO APPLY

  • Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
  • Please ensure that your application and professional experience is thorough and complete. 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 be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board daily to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

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 question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders daily in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

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, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Other Notes:

  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Should you have any questions about the position, please contact Samantha Rivera, Human Resources Specialist – Talent Solutions at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for supervising a section engaged in environmental analyses and evaluations and coordinating intra- and interagency efforts in state and regional planning and policy development projects.

In other state agencies this class is accountable for supervising a section engaged in environmental analyses and evaluations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Supervises a section engaged in development and implementation of departmental, local or statewide environmental plans and programs; 
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Determines priorities and plans office work; 
  • Establishes and maintains office procedures; 
  • Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; 
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • Supervises review and analysis of proposed and existing projects and legislation for environmental impact, consistency with policies and plans and economic benefits and costs; 
  • Oversees preparation of environmental impact statements; 
  • Directs administration of state and federal program budgets; 
  • Supervises and coordinates special planning studies; 
  • Identifies and describes state environmental goals and special problem topics; 
  • Monitors and testifies at hearings; 
  • Supervises and cooperates with consultants in project development; 
  • Serves as agency representative at public and committee hearings and conferences; 
  • May prepare enforcement actions; 
  • May serve as department representative on various regulatory and advisory boards and committees; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • principles and practices in fields relative to environmental protection; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • principles and practices of environmental and policy analysis; 
    • environmental program planning principles and practices; 
  • Knowledge of statistics; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Skills in research and organization; 
  • Ability to
    • understand and interpret technical data; 
    • utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience involving technical analysis and interpretation of environmental program data or planning and implementing environmental programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in an advanced working/working lead level capacity.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Environmental Analyst 3.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field, including but not limited to biological, earth or physical sciences; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; geographic information systems; geography with a concentration in geographic information systems; natural sciences; natural resources 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.
  • A Master's degree in a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field including but not limited to biological, earth, or physical sciences; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; geographic information systems; geography with a concentration in geographic information systems; natural sciences; natural resources may be substituted for five (5) years of the General Experience.
  • NOTE: Education may only be substituted for a total of five (5) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience managing environmental project workflow; including coordinating activities, defining expectations, and establishing priorities and measurable goals;
  • Experience developing and implementing records retention schedules and using document management systems;
  • Experience mentoring staff;
  • Experience developing and implementing procedures for process improvement;
  • Experience communicating technical information to regulated community, state and federal agencies, stakeholders, non-governmental organizations and the general public through oral presentations and written reports;
  • Experience developing and acquiring authoritative data for geological resources;
  • Experience coordinating geological field surveys and geological consulting services;
  • Experience with ArcGIS Geographic Information Systems and geological field mapping.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from on-site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year-round weather conditions.

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.


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.




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