Environmental Analyst 1 (35 Hour)

Are you an experienced data analyst with strong attention to detail and who has an interest in protecting our environmental water resources?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is currently recruiting to fill multiple Environmental Analyst 1 positions to join our team within the Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse (WPLR) in Hartford, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• 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 work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!

The State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 by 'Forbes'. This national recognition comes from offering job growth, competitive benefits and flexible scheduling for our employees!

ABOUT US

CT 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.

 

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 ultimate goal is to provide fishable, swimmable waters throughout the state for the use and enjoyment of all Connecticut citizens and protect life and property. Programs revolve around state and federal programs for water quality (including establishing water quality standards) and water quantity in our streams, rivers, lakes, and the Long Island Sound and its embayments.

Learn more about our clean water accomplishments over the years.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Work Schedule: First, Monday through Friday
• Work Hours Per Week: 35 hours
• Location: Hybrid/Hartford, CT

YOUR ROLE

Positions are in the Water Planning and Management Division, Water Planning Programs, and will be responsible for assisting with water sampling, data management, quality assurance and assessment of water data, project management and technical assistance with water grant programs, and evaluating and interpreting water data. Duties may include:

• Assisting with the collection of water samples in rivers, lakes and estuaries;
• Assisting with the review of water related data to implement program policy;
• Assisting with maintaining standard operating procedures such as those contained in a quality assurance project plan, grant guidance document, or technical support document;
• Assisting with outreach and response to public communications and requests for information;
• Assisting with data management, statistical evaluation, analysis and report writing;
• Providing task management for meetings and committees, including but not limited to scheduling meetings, drafting agendas and compiling meeting materials;
• Providing project task management tracking and maintaining reporting requirements;
• Reviewing technical documents and grant project proposals to develop recommended actions and alternatives.

More details can be found in the class specification.

Learn what it's like to be an employee at the State of Connecticut: 

This is a competitive recruitment, open to the public.

TO APPLY

• Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
• Please ensure that your application and professional experience is thorough and complete. 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 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.

Other Notes:

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• 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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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

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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.

• 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.

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

• 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.
• 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.

NOTE: Education may only be substituted for a total of five (5) years.

• Experience with field collection or lab analysis of water resource data to assess environmental conditions;
• Experience following policies and procedures;
• Experience or course work analyzing spatial data using geographic information systems;
• Experience or course work managing and analyzing data with statistical programs, environmental modeling or programming languages;
• Experience working in a team environment to solve problems;
• Experience working on projects involving prioritizing and multi-tasking;
• Experience communicating environmental or ecological data to peers, supervisors and managers in person, over the phone, or in writing;
• Experience presenting environmental or ecological data information to diverse audiences;
• Experience reviewing environmental or ecological documents for consistency with State & Federal policies, regulations, and statutes.

• 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.

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.

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.