STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And Related) (35 Hour)

Target Class Siting Analyst 1 (Economic)

Recruitment #240927-1993ES-001

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Introduction

Are you a recent engineer graduate with a passion for analysis in economic and environmental issues? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!

The Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) has an exciting position available to join our team as a Connecticut Careers Trainee with a target class of Siting Analyst 1 (Economic). This position will be located in New Britain, CT.

What we can offer you

As a part of our team, you can expect the following:
  • Explore our new State Employee Benefits Overview page to get an understanding of the various benefits we provide to our employees.
  • 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! This recognition highlights our commitment to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We believe in investing in our employees' success.
  • A healthy work/life balance is a priority for us. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of all employees.
Position Highlights:

This position will work first shift, 35 hours per week, on a Monday to Friday schedule with telework.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Process requests for the sharing of towers and modifications/upgrades to existing facilities;
  • Analyze costs, public need and environmental impact of proposed energy and telecommunications facility construction, operation and maintenance;
  • Maintain the statewide database of telecommunications facilities;
  • Update the Statewide Telecommunications plan;
  • Draft reports and other facility-related documents.
About us

The CSC is responsible for:
  • Balancing the need for adequate and reliable public utility services at the lowest reasonable cost to consumers with the need to protect the environment and ecology of the state and to minimize damage to scenic, historic, and recreational values;
  • Providing environmental standards for the location, design, construction, and operation of public utility facilities that are at least as stringent as federal environmental standards and that are sufficient to assure the welfare and protection of the people of CT;
  • Encouraging research to develop new and improved methods of generating, storing, and transmitting electricity and fuel and of transmitting and receiving television and telecommunications signals with minimal damage to the environment;
  • Promoting the sharing of telecommunications towers in order to avoid unnecessary proliferation;
  • Requiring annual forecasts of the demand for electricity together with the planning for facilities needed to supply the predicted demand.
             

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.
  • Applicants should ensure that they meet the minimum experience and qualifications by the closing date of this job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Please make sure that your application is thorough and includes all necessary information before submitting it. To adhere to Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut has made changes to the initial application process, and resumes are no longer required. Please note that revisions cannot be made once your application has been 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 job posting may require you to answer additional referral questions (RQs). You will receive an email with the RQs after the posting's closing date or you can find them on your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Please make sure to submit your responses by the expiration date of the questionnaire. It is important to regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please also check your SPAM and/or Junk folders regularly in case auto-notification emails are filtered there.
  • While applicants will primarily receive correspondence through email, we also encourage them to regularly check their Personal Status Board for updates on their application status, important notices, and any tasks they need to complete during 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.
For technical questions regarding the filing of your application, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.

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

1. Manage application and petition proceedings, which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Review filings for completeness
  • Analyze costs, public need and environmental impact of construction, operation, and maintenance of proposed telecommunications, hazardous waste and energy facilities
  • Evaluate energy and telecommunications technical reports
  • Develop legal record through preparation of written interrogatories and cross-examination of witnesses at hearings
  • Coordinate public hearing schedule and process
  • Develop Staff Reports, Findings of Fact, Opinions, and other final decision documents
2. Process requests for telecommunications tower sharing and modifications/upgrades of existing facilities, and review compliance with statutory requirements, FCC guidelines, and relevant structural engineering and building codes
3. Maintain database of telecommunications facilities in the State of Connecticut
4. Prepare/update the Statewide Telecommunications Plan
5. Contribute to maintenance of the agency website

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

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
  • Experience interpreting technical reports, data and material related to energy and telecommunications infrastructure;
  • Experience with virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams, Zoom or a similar platform;
  • Experience/coursework related to telecommunications facilities and/or radio frequency engineering;
  • Experience/coursework related to energy facilities and/or power systems engineering;
  • Experience working in a database;
  • Experience creating reports and business communications in Microsoft Word;
  • Experience creating reports in Microsoft Excel.

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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