STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Environmental Trainee (35 Hour)

Hybrid

Recruitment #260115-0196ES-001

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Introduction



Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is hiring an Environmental Trainee (35 Hour) to work within the Materials Management and Compliance Assurance (MMCA) Engineering and Enforcement Division/Pesticide Management Program (PMP) and join our team in Hartford, CT. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  • The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, Monday - Friday, with typical hours being in between 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, located at DEEP Headquarters in Hartford, CT.
  • This is a one to three-year training classification and upon successful completion of the training period, the incumbents will be promoted to an Environmental Analyst 1.
  • The responsibilities of this position include conducting investigative and compliance inspections, which may include in-person observations of pesticide use, of businesses and individuals that use and sell pesticides or engage in arboriculture such as landscapers, exterminators, farms and marketplaces where pesticides are used, distributed or sold, report writing, in-person and written communication of technical information with the public and regulated community, case development/documentation and assisting with enforcement activities. 
  • This position will require the Environmental Trainee to hold a valid driver’s license, obtain OSHA 40-hour hazardous material training and submit to possible background check.
Salary Note: During the first year of training, Environmental Trainees with a Bachelor's degree earn $47,229 per year, and Environmental Trainees with a Master's degree earn $48,933 per year.
          ABOUT US 
          The 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.

          Within the Bureau of Materials Management & Compliance Assurance (MMCA), our mission is to work to ensure the proper management - handling, use, recycling and disposal - of materials including municipal solid waste, recyclable materials, pesticides, mercury, PCBs, and petroleum products. Through a number of different mechanisms - outreach and education, product handling efforts and phase outs, training, and regulatory activity - the Department is working to develop better stewardship of these materials to protect environmental quality and public safety for Connecticut's current and future generations.

          The Engineering and Enforcement Division/Pesticide Management Program (PMP) is responsible for registration of pesticide products for statewide use and distribution, processing applications for aerial and aquatic pesticide application permits, certification of pesticide applicators and arborists, registration of commercial pesticide application businesses and restricted-use pesticide dealers, conducting compliance and investigative inspections including in-person observation of pesticide applications, and enforcement of pesticide and arboriculture laws.

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          Selection Plan

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          BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

          • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
          • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
          • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
          • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
          • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
          • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
          • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

          AFTER YOU APPLY: 

          • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
          • Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
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          • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
          • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

          QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

          Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado at Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov. 


          Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! 

          PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

          In a state agency receives training in introductory professional environmental work for the development of technical and professional skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to the professional environmental work of the agency; performs a wide variety of increasing difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during the course of the training period.

          KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

          • Knowledge of
            • basic theories, principles and practices of environmental and policy analysis; 
            • basic statistics; 
            • environmental program planning principles and practices; 
          • Skills
            • interpersonal skills; 
            • oral and written communication skills; 
            • analytical skills; 
            • research and organizational skills; 
          • Ability to
            • understand and interpret legislation and technical data; 
            • utilize computer software.

          MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

          Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program. 

          PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

          • Experience or training using pesticides or pesticide application equipment including equipment calibration;
          • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in plant science, Entomology, Limnology, Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Occupational Health;
          • Experience prioritizing and tracking two or more activities or projects following prescribed formats to meet submission deadlines and production goals;
          • Experience in interpreting and applying state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations including Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural establishments, Connecticut’s Pesticide Control Act and state arborist laws;
          • Experience in problem solving, organization, critical thinking and conflict resolution;
          • Experience or training with oral and written communication of technical information;
          • Experience or training completing digital workflows following prescribed formats; and
          • Experience or training in biology, limnology, plant pathology, entomology, arboriculture, or chemistry.

          WORKING CONDITIONS

          Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from on site environments and 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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