Environmental Analyst 1 (35 Hour)

Position Summary The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is hiring an Environmental Analyst 1 (35-hour, full‑time, hybrid) position in the Engineering, Safety & Sustainability Division, Portland, CT. The Division supports agency assets and operations including infrastructure asset management, project planning, construction, engineering, health and safety, GIS, records management, and state forest processing. Responsibilities Assist in developing departmental, statewide or local environmental plans and programs. Assist in research, collection and analysis of resources, data and educational materials. Assist in review and analysis of proposed projects for consistency with policies, statutes and environmental impact. Assist in coordinating database maintenance and disseminating information. Assist in drafting new regulations, statutes, guidelines and other written materials. Assist in formulating policy options. Assist in providing technical consultation to local, regional, state, federal officials and the public. Assist in coordinating federal grant‑in‑aid programs and preparing related documentation. Assist in developing enforcement actions and reports. Assist in reviewing and developing recommendations on environmental permit requests. Assist in developing and implementing environmental and leisure services education programs. Assist in preparing environmental impact statements and recommendations for corrective actions and/or alternatives. May assist in conducting site investigations. May assist in preparing publications and guidelines on environmental protection, natural resource education and economic development issues. Prepare environmental permit applications. May prepare enforcement actions. May serve as department representative on regulatory and advisory boards and/or committees. May serve as legislative liaison. Perform related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, statutes, regulations and policies pertaining to environmental protection; principles and practices in fields related to environmental protection; basic principles 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. Abilities: understand and interpret legislation and technical data; utilize computer software. Minimum Qualifications 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 (e.g., biological, earth, or physical sciences; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; geographic information systems; geography with a concentration in GIS; natural sciences; or natural resources) may substitute for the general experience, up to four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree may substitute for five (5) years. Education may only substitute for a total of five (5) years. For state employees, one (1) year of experience as an Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 may substitute for the general experience. Successful completion of an approved Environmental Trainee program may substitute for the general experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the interpretation of environmental statutes, regulations and policies. Experience with statistical analysis of technical data for trending and compliance purposes pertaining to environmental policies and planning directives. Experience in the implementation of environmental and asset management data integration for programmatic planning and business practice efficiency. Experience using oral and written communication and engaging in interpersonal interactions in a professional workplace environment. Research and organizational experience involving environmental, recreational and cultural infrastructure. Experience with Microsoft Office 365, including development, use and maintenance of Microsoft Access databases. Special Requirements Incumbents may be required to travel. Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Working Conditions Incumbents 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut - DEEP Central Services