Connecticut Careers Trainee (Administrative & Residual) (40 Hour)
Target Class: Research Analyst
Recruitment #240722-2292AR-001
| Location |
Hartford, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 7/30/2024 08:10:00 AM |
| Salary | $54,388 - $70,200/year (*See Salary Note) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 8/7/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Have a background in research? Looking for an entry-level role? Check out this environmental role with the State of Connecticut!
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is hiring a Connecticut Careers Trainee to work in the Office of Climate Planning, based in Hartford. Upon successful completion of the training period, the candidate will receive a promotion to the target class of Research Analyst.
POSITION DETAILS
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position on first shift. This position will be located in Hartford, with opportunities for hybrid work available.
The Office of Climate Planning has a collaborative work environment with a team-based approach to most projects. The Connecticut Careers Trainee target class: Research Analyst will report to the Director of the Office of Climate Planning and support the development and implementation of climate mitigation and adaptation and resilience strategies through planning and policy. Additionally, the position works with members of the climate planning team and the other programs in the Office of the Commissioner, including the Offices of Environmental Justice, Planning and Program Development, Communications, and Governmental Affairs as well as staff from across the three branches of DEEP (see DEEP’s structure and mission).
The Connecticut Careers Trainee program will last 2 years if the candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree or 1 year if the candidate possesses a Master's degree. Upon successful completion of the Connecticut Careers Trainee program, the candidate will be promoted to the target class of Research Analyst (starting salary: $74,750).
*Salary Note: During the first year of training, Connecticut Career Trainees with a Bachelor's degree earn $54,388 per year, and Connecticut Career Trainees with a Master's degree earn $56,354 per year. During the second year of training, the salary increases to $62,233 per year.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
ABOUT DEEP
CT DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting Connecticut's natural resources and environment as well as making affordable, clean and reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in building Connecticut's green economy and fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future.
ABOUT DEEP'S OFFICE OF CLIMATE PLANNING
DEEP's Office of Climate Planning is located in the Office of the Commissioner and as such advises agency leadership on plans and policies to equitably and affordably plan for Connecticut's transition to a decarbonized economy and to enhance the climate resiliency of our natural and built environment. The Office works in partnership with the Energy, Environmental Conservation, and Environmental Quality branches of DEEP to meet the state's statutory emissions reduction goals of 45% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 and a zero-carbon electric supply by 2040; as well as addressing the impacts of climate change on the state and its communities.
The Office takes a leading role on interagency and public participation in the climate planning process, including administering the Governor's Council on Climate Change, the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Climate Action Plans, and coordinating the implementation of climate policy through legislation, executive orders, and government plans and programs. The office participates in the implementation of ongoing and emerging federal funding opportunities for climate action - primarily through EPA, DOE, NOAA, and FEMA – with the historic funding investments of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. This work includes assisting partners in local government, regional Councils of Governments, and environmental organizations to compete for federal grants for climate mitigation and resilience. The office conducts these activities with a focus on equity and environmental justice to ensure the costs and benefits of climate mitigation are shared and that vulnerable communities are prioritized in climate adaptation and resilience strategies.
The Office also coordinates Connecticut's commitments to national and international climate action, including representing the state in the Under 2 coalition and the US Climate Alliance.
*Salary Note: During the first year of training, Connecticut Career Trainees with a Bachelor's degree earn $54,388 per year, and Connecticut Career Trainees with a Master's degree earn $56,354 per year. During the second year of training, the salary increases to $62,233 per year.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting research and analysis using quantitative or qualitative data on climate mitigation and adaptation and resilience strategies including, but not limited to, greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential, climate vulnerability assessments, benefits to environmental justice communities, integration of nature-based solutions, and public health and safety impacts.
- Developing technical reports on climate mitigation and adaptation and resilience strategies and tracking progress towards the implementation of those strategies.
- Presenting both orally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders, including state agencies, local and regional government, residents, non-profit organizations, state colleges and universities, etc. using communications tools, including newsletters, social media platforms, public meetings, and surveys.
- Supporting the development and completion of climate action plans to meet Connecticut’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and to adapt and make the natural and built environment in Connecticut more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
- Supporting project management to ensure milestones are met and projects are completed on time.
- Supporting the development, deployment, reporting, or administration of federal and state grants and programs in the Office of Climate Planning, including the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Phase I Planning Grant.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
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ABOUT DEEP
CT DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting Connecticut's natural resources and environment as well as making affordable, clean and reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in building Connecticut's green economy and fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future.
ABOUT DEEP'S OFFICE OF CLIMATE PLANNING
DEEP's Office of Climate Planning is located in the Office of the Commissioner and as such advises agency leadership on plans and policies to equitably and affordably plan for Connecticut's transition to a decarbonized economy and to enhance the climate resiliency of our natural and built environment. The Office works in partnership with the Energy, Environmental Conservation, and Environmental Quality branches of DEEP to meet the state's statutory emissions reduction goals of 45% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 and a zero-carbon electric supply by 2040; as well as addressing the impacts of climate change on the state and its communities.
The Office takes a leading role on interagency and public participation in the climate planning process, including administering the Governor's Council on Climate Change, the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Climate Action Plans, and coordinating the implementation of climate policy through legislation, executive orders, and government plans and programs. The office participates in the implementation of ongoing and emerging federal funding opportunities for climate action - primarily through EPA, DOE, NOAA, and FEMA – with the historic funding investments of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. This work includes assisting partners in local government, regional Councils of Governments, and environmental organizations to compete for federal grants for climate mitigation and resilience. The office conducts these activities with a focus on equity and environmental justice to ensure the costs and benefits of climate mitigation are shared and that vulnerable communities are prioritized in climate adaptation and resilience strategies.
The Office also coordinates Connecticut's commitments to national and international climate action, including representing the state in the Under 2 coalition and the US Climate Alliance.
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Selection Plan
Before you apply:
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.
- 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.
- 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.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions;
- Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification;
- understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic;
- read, interpret and understand written material;
- perform basic arithmetical computations;
- interpret charts, graphs and tables;
- learn and reason;
- establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public;
- utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience conducting research and analysis using quantitative or qualitative data;
- Experience developing technical reports;
- Experience with oral and written communication, both digitally and in person, to internal and external stakeholders;
- Experience working within a team to develop and complete a project;
- Experience working on two or more projects simultaneously, while adhering to deadlines;
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications;
- Experience or coursework in any of the following: climate change mitigation (greenhouse gas emissions reduction) strategy planning; climate adaptation and resilience planning; green infrastructure; nature-based solutions; environmental justice; air quality, energy, or utility policy; renewable energy; energy efficiency; building decarbonization; transportation decarbonization; air pollution; engineering; finance; economics; urban planning; sustainability; or environmental science;
- Experience with federal or state program development, deployment, reporting, or administration.
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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