Environmental Analyst 3 (35 Hour) Community Engagement and Education Coordinator #260624-7120EE-001

Introduction State of Connecticut, Department of Environmental Protection (DEEP), has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Analyst 3 in the Office of Equity and Environmental Justice. What We Can Offer You Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. Position Highlights DEEP’s Office of Equity and Environmental Justice focuses on (1) Environmental Justice, (2) Tribal Affairs, and (3) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the agency. Your work within the office will support, for the state, meaningful community engagement and public participation, promote environmental justice and equity considerations in decision‑making throughout the Department, support government‑to‑government consultation with tribes, and effectuate meaningful DEI reforms. You will report to the Office Director within the Office of the Commissioner and work across the agency and with external environmental justice stakeholders. Community Engagement & Educational Coordination The Office of Equity and Environmental Justice (OEEJ) is looking for a full‑time, 40‑hour/week employee to serve as the Community Engagement and Education Coordinator. This position will work with the OEEJ team, the Commissioner’s Office, and bureaus to support the agency’s engagement and outreach work. It will support other projects as needed. Environmental justice (EJ) communities in Connecticut—urban neighborhoods and distressed rural areas—face heightened challenges such as air pollution, energy costs, limited green spaces, and climate vulnerabilities. DEEP’s commitment to addressing these inequities is embedded in its statutory mandates and supported by numerous programs, including urban forestry, energy efficiency, climate resilience, broadband access, open space/park programs and clean transportation initiatives. This position will connect residents in our state’s EJ communities to DEEP’s programs to ensure that economically distressed and environmentally impacted communities in rural and urban areas are able to learn about and receive these benefits on an equal footing. DEEP has developed many partner relationships over the past decades and is looking to continue to nourish those existing relationships, while also cultivating new relationships. Some partners have historically included Neighborhood Revitalization Zones (NRZ), religious institutions, environmental advocacy organizations, schools, and other community and neighborhood groups. By empowering these groups through resources, technical assistance, and education, DEEP hopes to continue strengthening environmental stewardship in EJ communities. In This Position You May Lead, direct, and expand community engagement, education, and outreach efforts to inform DEEP program design and policy development. Provide strategic leadership in statewide outreach to stakeholders and community organizations that increases programmatic accessibility. Develop and implement agency‑wide equity initiatives, including programs that foster employee belonging and accessibility. Cultivate new partnerships and nourish existing partnerships across state and local levels, with schools, religious institutions, and community/neighborhood groups to strengthen DEEP’s programmatic impact. Lead efforts to provide technical assistance and resolution to community concerns, while empowering residents through capacity building and education. This is a full‑time position Monday‑Friday. A hybrid schedule is available based on agency availability. 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 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. 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. NOTE: Education may only be substituted for a total of five (5) years. 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. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with racial and ethnically diverse populations, including low‑income communities, community‑based organizations, neighborhood groups, or grassroots organizations. Experience designing and executing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Experience developing, planning, and implementing environmental education, social justice, or capacity‑building workshops. Experience communicating and interpreting technical science, legislative, and regulatory information with low‑income populations. Experience managing priorities, schedules and deadlines for environmental projects and programs. Special Requirements 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut