Local recruitment: Environmental Analyst 1

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 currently recruiting to fill an Environmental Analyst 1 position to join our team within the Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse (WPLR), 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
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 40 hours per week, and scheduled Monday – Friday following a hybrid work schedule.
• This position in the Water Planning and Management Division, Municipal Wastewater Program. 
• As an Environmental Analyst 1 in this Division, you will be responsible for assisting with the management of State and Federal databases with the overarching mission of water pollution control in accordance with Federal and State laws: Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Sewage-Right-to-Know (SRTK) requirements.

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 Water Protection & Land Reuse, the Water Planning and Management Division (WPMD) is responsible for implementing requirements of the federal Clean Water Act and state statutes and regulations to protect water quality and habitat, ensure public health and safety, maintain water quantity, and oversee and manage critical wastewater and dam infrastructure.

The Municipal Wastewater section handles all aspects of interactions between municipalities and DEEP regarding wastewater conveyance and treatment. From planning the needed infrastructure, through design and construction oversight, to operation, maintenance, and permitting; the Municipal Wastewater section provides holistic guidance, support, and regulatory oversight related to wastewater at the municipal level.

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Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: 

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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: 

• Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. 
• For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.” 
• 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! 
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.  
• 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.
• This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization. 

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.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for performing a limited range of tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental program data and issues within the environmental field and assisting in the development of recommendations for courses of action and implementation of policy and program decisions.

In other state agencies this class is accountable for performing a limited range of tasks in the planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of environmental program data and issues and assisting in the development of recommendations for courses of action.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the management of environmental data, maintenance and updating of Federal and State databases such as EPA’s Central Data Exchange (CDX), Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS) and QAlertTM, or other applicable systems in support of regulatory and programmatic responsibilities;
• Assisting with creating and continuously improving standard operating procedures to support internal and external use of databases and SRTK system;
• Assisting with data management, statistical evaluation, analysis, and quality assurance review of sewage bypasses, effluent quality and operational data reported by municipalities in Federal and State databases (including SRTK), and following up with external users regarding data accuracy as necessary;
• Assisting with database design, table creation, integration, queries, user interface updates and improvements employing tools such as Excel, SQL, Oracle or cloud-based databases to streamline and improve internal and external user experience;
• Assisting with the migration of excel-based data reporting and storage files into a modern database system;
• Assisting with the development of reports based on environmental data and SRTK information suitable for public consumption adhering to regulatory requirements and within established deadlines;
• Assisting with the development and deployment of training and presentations on the various databases, and environmental data collected;
• Providing project task management tracking and maintaining internal and external reporting requirements;
• Assisting with outreach and response to public communications and requests for information; and
• Performing related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of
  • local, state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and policies pertaining to environmental protection;
  • principles and practices in fields relative to environmental protection; 
  • basic principles and practices of environmental and policy analysis; 
  • basic statistics; 
  • environmental program planning principles and practices; 
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
  • research and organizational skills; 
• Ability to
  • understand and interpret legislation and technical data; 
  • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience involving technical analysis and interpretation of environmental program data or planning and implementing environmental programs.

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; 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 including but not limited to biological, earth, 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.
• NOTE: Education may only be substituted for a total of five (5) years.
• For state employees one (1) year of experience as an Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Successful completion of an Environmental Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience interpreting technical, regulatory, permitting or enforcement data pertaining to the environment;
• Experience in database design, table creation, integration, queries, user interface updates, secure data storage and integrity;
• Experience in managing, researching, evaluating, statistics, validating, error checking, synthesizing and preparing reports based on environmental data, statistical reports and information;
• Experience in database management and development systems such as Structured Query Language (SQL), Visual Basic for Applications in Excel, Oracle, or cloud-based databases;
• Experience coordinating or providing information technology support pertaining to database setup, configuration and security;
• Experience developing standard operational procedures, implementing software program improvements and developing software programs to perform data analysis employing non-Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools;
• Experience communicating verbally and in writing with technical professionals, government officials, and the general public; and     
• Experience in prioritizing, tracking, and completing activities or projects to meet 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.