STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Environmental Trainee (35 Hour)

Target Class: Environmental Analyst 1

Recruitment #260128-0196ES-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 Stormwater Permitting & Enforcement Program and join our team in Hartford, CT.

Clean water is vital to Connecticut’s future. From our vibrant rivers to the Long Island Sound, the Stormwater Permitting & Enforcement Program at DEEP is at the forefront of environmental protection. We are seeking an Environmental Analyst Trainee who is ready to turn their passion for the environment into a high-impact career using modern, data-driven strategies.

We are looking for a motivated professional who is ready to become part of an experienced team protecting Connecticut’s water resources through modern, data-driven environmental decision-making. Over the last year, our division has transformed our operations by launching state-of-the-art websites, innovative online applications, and advanced digital tools. We are looking for a trainee who is excited to work in this multi-dimensional, high-performance environment.

This hybrid position is full-time, first shift, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM. The position is based out of DEEP Headquarters at 79 Elm St., Hartford, CT 06106.



WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
In this role, you will contribute to our stormwater management initiatives. You will help coordinate and implement vital projects, conduct research, perform site inspections, and provide site-specific recommendations that prevent pollution and protect Connecticut’s water quality.

As a Trainee, you’ll be mentored by industry professionals while assisting with the implementation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program. Your work will directly reduce polluted runoff from construction, commercial, MS4, and industrial sites from reaching our aquatic life and recreational waters. As a member of our high-performing team, you will:
  • Manage Permit Authorizations: Review applications and process critical permits for stormwater discharges, ensuring all activities meet environmental standards.
  • Ensure Compliance through Fieldwork: Move beyond the desk to perform on-site inspections and analyze field data to ensure permit compliance.
  • Develop Professional Communications: Prepare clear technical reports and professional correspondence that translate environmental data for a variety of audiences.
  • Drive Compliance Assistance & Resolution: Identify issues during inspections and work directly with management and facilities to follow up on enforcement and successfully close out compliance issues.
  • Assist with Regulatory Actions: Assist with research and provide informed recommendations for administrative enforcement.
  • Analyze Technical Plans: Evaluate engineering plans, process flow diagrams, and maps to ensure project specifications align with environmental requirements.
  • Engage the Public & Stakeholders: Research and develop informative presentations for public hearings and meetings with key stakeholders, state and federal officials.
  • Represent the Agency: May act as a liaison for DEEP, providing technical assistance to municipal, federal, and other state agency partners.
  • Support Team Objectives: Adapt to new challenges as they arise, supporting the team’s statutory responsibilities with a focus on continuous improvement. May perform other tasks as necessary to meet DEEP’s regulatory and statutory responsibilities related to discharges.
Please note, this position requires use of a state vehicle and travel, so applicants must have a valid driver's license.

Why Join Us?
This position offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors. You will join an engaging team that values process improvement, data-driven decision-making, and utilizes online tools to streamline environmental protection. This is an ideal pathway for a professional looking to make a tangible difference in the health of our state’s ecosystems.
Salary Note: During the first year of training, Environmental Trainees with a Bachelor's degree earn $$48,410 per year, and Environmental Trainees with a Master's degree earn $50,127 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.

                      

          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. 
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          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

          • A Bachelor's of Science or advanced degree in Earth Science or Physical Geography, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Environmental Informatics, Environmental Conservation and Sustainability, Chemistry, or an academic discipline that includes a laboratory science;
          • Experience interpreting the Clean Water Act (CWA) or the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater regulations;
          • Professional or academic experience evaluating technical site maps, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans or Management Plans, or engineering plans and specifications;
          • Professional or academic experience utilizing GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to track, analyze or identify environmental concerns or compliance;
          • Experience drafting official environmental technical reports, enforcement actions, or regulatory guidance documents;
          • Experience managing a portfolio of at least 2 or more active projects with overlapping deadlines and regulatory milestones;
          • Experience reviewing and interpreting analytical data from a laboratory report to determine an environmental impact;
          • Experience representing a public agency at a public hearing or experience conducting outreach to industry, advocacy groups or environmental stakeholders.

          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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