Environmental Analyst 3 (40 Hour)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nLooking to grow in your career with CT DEEP? Check out this opportunity below!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking an Environmental Analyst 3 for the Cost Recovery Program within the Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division. This recruitment is for current agency employees only and is based out of Hartford.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION DETAILS\r\nThis is a full-time, 40 hour position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm, with hybrid work opportunities available.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNearly every day, despite preventative measures, there are incidents that threaten the environment. The Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division is prepared to limit the risks and handle incidents throughout the state ranging from a spill of a few gallons to a tanker full of petroleum liquids, from abandoned or leaking underground storage tank or unknown drums of chemicals to anthrax or a chemical fire. Releases, even small ones, can endanger public health or the environment by making the water or air unsafe. Releases of hazardous materials can contaminate surface water, groundwater or soil, impact plants, fish and wildlife and their habitat or create unsafe exposure for the general public or emergency responders.\r\n\r\nThe Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division responds 24 hours per day to emergencies that result from accidental and deliberate discharges and uncontrolled releases of oil, petroleum, hazardous wastes and chemicals to the air, land and waterways from roadway incidents, industrial processes, oil and chemical spills, failed tanks/pipes and abandoned drums as well as biological and chemical weapons.\r\n\r\nWhen a responsible party is unwilling or unable to address their incident, the statutory mandate to step in and handle the incident using a dedicated funding source falls to the Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division. This means proceeding with whatever actions are necessary to address the incident. The relevant statutes also require that efforts must be made to recover costs incurred by the Emergency Response Division from the responsible party. This is accomplished through a variety of methods from demand letters to placing liens on the properties involved and making referrals to the Attorney General’s Office, among others.\r\n\r\nThis position will be responsible to serve as program coordinator for the critical and time-sensitive, state-wide Cost Recovery Program within the Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division including:\r\n\r\n Serve as Cost Recovery Program coordinator for incidents which are not addressed by the responsible party;\r\n Review technical plans and reports, as well as daily work tickets generated as a result of actions taken by the Division to address incidents in order to ensure that the appropriate equipment and technologies are used to address the incidents in accordance with contracted terms;\r\n Work closely with Emergency Response staff and contractors to ensure appropriate actions by any contractors utilized to assist the Division in addressing the incidents;\r\n Negotiate with contractors regarding incident response actions, methods, and equipment;\r\n Review staff incident reports to ensure proper documentation of incident response;\r\n Coordinate with local, state, and federal partners on response actions and potential eligible funding mechanisms such as under the Oil Spill Prevention Act (OPA-90), among others;\r\n Authorize payment of costs incurred by the Division in addressing such incidents;\r\n Serve as Division contact with the Department of Administrative Services on contract negotiations and implementation;\r\n Testify in various hearings and court proceedings regarding incident response actions and related costs;\r\n Initiate and oversee enforcement actions including demand letter, referrals to the Office of the Attorney General, and placement of liens, among others;\r\n Negotiate payment plans with responsible parties to reimburse costs incurred by the Division;\r\n Develop and implement statutes and regulations, and environmental policy and management practices pertaining to emergency response.\r\n\r\nDEEP 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above 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.\r\n\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n 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. �\r\n 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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n 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.”\r\n 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).� �\r\n\r\n\r\n 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!�\r\n 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.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue 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 Jake Ferrari at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!�\r\n

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.\r\nIn 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.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

WORKING LEAD:�\r\n\r\n\r\n As assigned by the supervisor, distributes, prioritizes, assigns and reviews unit work;�\r\n Provides staff training and assistance;�\r\n Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;�\r\n Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staff and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;�\r\n Recommends policies and standards;�\r\n Prepares reports and correspondence;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\nADVANCED WORKING LEVEL:�\r\n\r\n\r\n Conducts specialized planning, research, inventory, environmental quality and natural resource studies;�\r\n Provides technical assistance in identifying state resources, planning and implementing natural resource education programs and formulating environmental policies and management practices;�\r\n Designs elements to be included in plans;�\r\n Develops programs and regulations to implement environmental policy;�\r\n Serves as program coordinator;�\r\n Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation or projects for consistency with policies, plans and statutes;�\r\n Designs and conducts site investigations;�\r\n Prepares environmental impact statements and recommends corrective actions and alternatives;�\r\n Coordinates permit, monitoring and enforcement activities;�\r\n Reviews and coordinates grants programs;�\r\n Reviews and makes recommendations regarding permit and registration requests;�\r\n Serves as department representative on various regulatory and advisory boards and committees;�\r\n Prepares informational and educational materials, grant applications, legal documents, budget information and review and enforcement reports;�\r\n Oversees development and preparation of publications and guidelines on environmental protection, natural resource education and other issues;�\r\n Serves as agency program coordinator;�\r\n Monitors and testifies at public hearings;�\r\n Serves as a legislative liaison; makes recommendations on policies or standards;�\r\n Prepares reports and correspondence;�\r\n Leads lower level staff on assigned projects;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

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

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience with evaluating equipment, technologies, and methods for addressing releases and other environmental emergency incidents, including project costs and budgets;\r\n Experience reviewing technical environmental plans and reports, including daily work tickets for environmental spill contractors;\r\n Experience communicating on the phone and in person with the public, staff, contractors, and local, state, and federal partner agencies regarding environmental spills;\r\n Experience with conducting enforcement to obtain reimbursements such as issuing demand letters, negotiating payment plans, placing liens on real property, negotiating with insurance companies, making referrals to the Attorney General’s office;\r\n Experience negotiating and utilizing emergency contracts, such as the Environmental Incident and Response Services contract for environmental incident response;\r\n Experience developing legislation and standards for environmental policies;\r\n Experience testifying at proceedings about technical environmental information and data related to incident response;\r\n Experience preparing informational and educational materials regarding environmental incident response;\r\n Experience managing and overseeing programs or projects with competing priorities and schedules.\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

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.\r\n