STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Supervising Environmental Analyst (35 Hour)

Recruitment #230817-6325EE-001

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Introduction


Attention Analysts: Looking to further your career with the State of Connecticut? This is an excellent, career-mobile opportunity for you to join us; apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is hiring a Supervising Environmental Analyst (35 Hour) for the Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division (ERSPD) Corrective Action Unit (CAU).

The MMCA’s Emergency Response and Spill Prevention (ERSP) Division has diverse responsibilities, including:
  1. A 24-hour statewide emergency response program that responds to hazardous materials incidents, including petroleum releases, chemical releases, and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents, threats, and hoaxes;
  2. A unit that supports emergency response operations and conducts soil and groundwater investigations to identify parties responsible for spills and enforces cleanups from underground storage tanks (USTs);
  3. A unit that manages post closure activities at state-owned landfills;
  4. A unit that performs inspections, issues permits, and conducts enforcement including for USTs, PCBs, and Marine Terminals; and
  5. A unit that ensures corrective action measures are taken to address environmental contamination from releases.
This hybrid position is full-time on first shift, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, based out of DEEP Headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut with some potential weekend or non-standard hours work due to field conditions.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
  • Providing limitless opportunities;
  • Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
  • Performing meaningful work and;
  • Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
The ERSP Division is seeking to hire a Supervising Environmental Analyst for the Corrective Action Unit.  The Supervising Environmental Analyst is critical to the Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division (ERSPD) mission to protect human health and safety and the environment from releases of hazardous materials by ensuring that the various aspects of federal grant programs, including the Federal Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Trust Fund Grant (grant) and PCB PPG, are achieved.   In addition to the two funded grant programs, this position provides supervision and direction of staff overseeing the long-term soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, building materials and other cleanup actions when releases do occur, in support of the entire ERSPD.  Some key responsibilities of the position include:
  • Supervising a section engaged in development and implementation of departmental, local or statewide environmental plans and programs;
  • Supervising staff engaged in performing evaluation of impacts from contamination, addressing exposures from contamination, and reviewing for approval investigation plans, cleanup plans, and completion reports;
  • Scheduling, assigning, training, evaluating, and determining priorities of staff reviewing investigation and cleanup/remedial actions for technical content and conformance with applicable laws and regulations such as for USTs, PCBs, and RSRs;
  • Directing administration of state and federal program budgets;
  • Serving as department representative on various regulatory and advisory boards and committees;
  • Supervising review and analysis of proposed and existing projects and legislation for environmental impact, consistency with policies and plans and economic benefits and costs.
    See EXAMPLES OF DUTIES section below for more information.

    ABOUT DEEP
    The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with developing policies and programs to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, conserve, improve and protect Connecticut's natural resources and environment, and provide equitable access to broadband and affordable, clean and reliable energy to 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, equitable and prosperous economic future.

                 

    Selection Plan

    TO APPLY
    • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this 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.
    • 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 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.
    For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.

    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 or college coursework in environmental science, natural resource management, chemistry, biology, geology, hydrogeology, geography, or environmental regulations;
    • Experience evaluating and interpreting chemical analytical data, drawings, plans, specifications, and maps of contamination impacting soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, building materials, structures, wetlands, storm drains, sewers, vehicles, or improved surfaces;
    • Experience researching environmental topics and organizing and preparing final documents including technical reports and presentations;
    • Experience communicating  analytical, regulatory, scientific, technical,  geospatial, or environmental information to government agencies, stakeholders, public interest groups or to the public, verbally and in writing;
    • Experience leading a team of scientific and technical staff, including multi-tasking, organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and evaluating work;
    • Experience interpreting, enforcing, and implementing federal and state policies, regulations, and laws regarding underground storage tanks (USTs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Marine Terminals, emerging contaminants, and cleanup requirements and standards;
    • Experience with the methods used to collect environmental samples such as soil, surface water, well, and product sampling;
    • Experience using computer software including Microsoft Office products and geographic information systems (GIS);
    • Experience developing and implementing methods or procedures to establish measurable goals and track work progress;
    • Experience with safety issues pertaining to environmental field work such as personal protective equipment (PPE);
    • Experience managing two or more workflows with competing deadlines. 

    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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