Environmental Protection Assistant Division Director
Materials Management & Compliance Assurance
Recruitment #230223-3400MP-001
| Location |
Hartford, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 2/28/2023 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $109,901* - $149,860/year (*New state employees start at minimum) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 3/21/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Are you dedicated to the safety and protection of natural resources through compliance and looking to flourish in the areas of staff management and planning? We have a position for you to consider!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is recruiting an Environmental Protection Assistant Division Director for the Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance (MMCA) within Waste Engineering and Enforcement Division (WEED.) We invite you to explore this unique opportunity to lead this important division in state service.
Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:
- 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 healthy work-life balance to all employees!
POSITION DETAILS
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM*
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Hybrid telework positions with a main office at 79 Elm Street, across from historical Bushnell Park in Hartford, CT
OUR MISSION
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. 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.
ABOUT US
The Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance (MMCA) is responsible for the proper and sustainable management of hazardous waste, solid waste, pesticides, recyclable materials, chemicals and other materials, which is critical to the protection of the environment, public health and safety.
YOUR ROLE
The EP Assistant Division Director in this division:
- Works alongside the Division Director to establish division goals and objectives, including the plans for managing division activities;
- Leads staffing endeavors, including participation of hiring and selections, training, development and the evaluation of staff;
- Interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations;
- Assists in preparation of division budget;
- Establishes and maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on program activities, including public relations;
More details can be found in the job classification.
Learn more about working for the State of Connecticut:
Selection Plan
This is a competitive recruitment, open to the public.
TO APPLY
- Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
- In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Please ensure that your application job history is complete in detail. 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
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
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Assists in directing staff and operations of a scientific, regulatory or technical division;
- Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;
- Assists in formulating and implementing program goals and objectives;
- Assists in development of related policy, goals and objectives;
- Interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations;
- Evaluates staff;
- Assists in preparation of division budget;
- Establishes and maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on program activities;
- Provides or directs staff training and development;
- Prepares and/or oversees preparation of reports and correspondence;
- Performs public relations tasks;
- Oversees special projects;
- Serves as director in his or her absence;
- Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of
- and ability to apply management principles and practices;
- relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- environmental protection principles, techniques, practices and issues;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- analytical, organizational and negotiation skills;
- Considerable ability to apply relevant agency policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
- Supervisory capacity is defined as scheduling, assigning and overseeing work, establishing performance standards for employees and taking corrective measures to implement those standards.
- For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Environmental Protection Supervising Environmental Engineer (Environmental Protection), Environmental Protection Supervising Air Pollution Control Engineer, Environmental Protection Supervising Civil Engineer, Environmental Protection Supervising Environmental Analyst, Environmental Protection Supervising Forester, Environmental Protection Supervising Fisheries Biologist, Environmental Protection Supervising Wildlife Biologist or other comparable supervisory title responsible for the supervision of professional and technical support staff performing environmental protection work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training in a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field including but not limited to the 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 or 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 as listed above including but not limited to the 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 or natural resources may be substituted for five (5) years of the General Experience.
- A law degree with a concentration in environmental protection or doctorate degree in a field related to environmental protection may be substituted for six (6) years of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading scientific, regulatory, or technical workforce; managing productivity, defining expectations and coordinating programs with competing priorities and projects.
- Experience interpreting, enforcing, and implementing federal and state environmental laws, regulations and policies regarding hazardous and solid waste facilities, pesticides and sustainable materials management.
- Experience working with local, state, and federal agencies such as United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Community & Economic Development, to develop or implement environmental laws, regulations and policy.
- Experience developing and implementing Strategic Plans, new approaches, and process improvements to address environmental or programmatic challenges and priorities.
- Experience managing federal or state grants or managing program budgets.
- Experience communicating technical and regulatory information pertaining to state and federal environmental permitting, enforcement and grant programs, to stakeholders including the media, the general public, local, state and federal agencies, and environmental advocacy groups.
- Experience negotiating settlements or enforcement actions with regulated parties to resolve matters concerning environmental regulation and compliance.
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
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