Environmental Analyst 3

Introduction

Are you looking to grow your career with the State of Connecticut? If so, take a look at this great opportunity below The State of Connecticut, is actively recruiting for an to work within the located in the DEEP Commissioner's office in Hartford, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU The chance to work for a Forbes top company: - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule; Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal) plus 13 paid holidays; A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by , along with ; 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 for more information. In addition, the State puts an emphasis on: Providing limitless opportunities; Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives; Performing meaningful work and; Encouraging a  POSITION HIGHLIGHTS This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 35 hours per week, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM scheduled Monday - Friday. The person filling this position should have experience with the major state and federal laws noted above that are involved with environmental, transportation, and energy projects, and possess the ability to capably represent DEEP in its dealings with other agencies at all governmental levels. This Environmental Analyst 3 is integral to conducting reviews for compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations such as the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Federal Energy Policy Act (FEPA) as well as less frequent reviews of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and other Federal agency projects. The Environmental Analyst 3 will also be involved in DEEP’s efforts to review renewable energy, transmission, and communications facility siting proposals considered by the Connecticut Siting Council (CSC), and to recommend practices and processes that support predictable, efficient, and transparent permitting for decarbonization that help Connecticut meet its goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  This position may also serve as DEEP’s designee on various committees such as Technical Advisory Committees organized by ConnDOT for major projects that cross multiple agency jurisdictions. This position will be located at DEEP headquarters at . ABOUT US 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.

Selection Plan

Before you apply:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the 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 . For assistance in applying please or our Applicant Tips on How to Apply Important information for 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 current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. Questions about this position should be directed to Alejandro G. Davila-Hurtado at .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental program data and issues within the environmental field, developing recommended actions and programs and implementing policy and program decisions.

In other state agencies this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental program data and issues, developing recommended actions and programs and implementing policy and program decisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

WORKING LEAD: 

As assigned by the supervisor, distributes, prioritizes, assigns and reviews unit work;  Provides staff training and assistance;  Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;  Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staff and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;  Recommends policies and standards;  Prepares reports and correspondence;  Performs related duties as required.

ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL: 

Conducts specialized planning, research, inventory, environmental quality and natural resource studies;  Provides technical assistance in identifying state resources, planning and implementing natural resource education programs and formulating environmental policies and management practices;  Designs elements to be included in plans;  Develops programs and regulations to implement environmental policy;  Serves as program coordinator;  Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation or projects for consistency with policies, plans and statutes;  Designs and conducts site investigations;  Prepares environmental impact statements and recommends corrective actions and alternatives;  Coordinates permit, monitoring and enforcement activities;  Reviews and coordinates grants programs;  Reviews and makes recommendations regarding permit and registration requests;  Serves as department representative on various regulatory and advisory boards and committees;  Prepares informational and educational materials, grant applications, legal documents, budget information and review and enforcement reports;  Oversees development and preparation of publications and guidelines on environmental protection, natural resource education and other issues;  Serves as agency program coordinator;  Monitors and testifies at public hearings;  Serves as a legislative liaison;  Makes recommendations on policies or standards;  Prepares reports and correspondence;  Leads lower level staff on assigned projects;  Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) 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; 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. For state employees one (1) year of experience as an Environmental Analyst 2 or two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Analyst 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience interpreting and applying federal and state environmental regulations and statutes; Experience with federal and state laws and regulations associated with environmental, transportation, and renewable energy initiatives; Experience interpreting and communicating environmental data to internal and external stakeholders, including engagement with public officials, stakeholder groups, and the general public; Experience developing or implementing alternative approaches to address environmental and programmatic challenges; Experience navigating legal, political, and financial project or program implications; Experience managing priorities, schedules and deadlines for environmental projects and programs; Experience leading a team of environmental professionals; and  Experience working with Microsoft Office suite. 

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.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays

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