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Supervising Environmental Engineer (Public Health) (35 Hour)

Hybrid

Recruitment # 250516-6352ES-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 5/19/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $93,062 - $128,756/year (*New State employees start at minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 6/2/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The S tate of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Public Health ( DPH (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH) ) is now hiring for an anticipated Supervising Environmental Engineer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6352ES&R1=&R3=) within the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program. This program is responsible to provide long-term low interest financing for projects that improve drinking water quality, assist public water systems in attaining compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations, and achieve long-term infrastructure sustainability. The DWSRF program provides millions of dollars in loans and subsidies each year to public water systems (statewide) to finance prioritized drinking water infrastructure projects of critical importance to public health. This position will be prioritizing programmatic work, delegating and reviewing engineering staff assignments, monitoring staff performance, and working to consistently improve the program.

Highlights:

+ LOCATION : Hartford, CT

+ SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday

+ WORK HOURS : Full-Time, First Shift, 35 hours per week

+ A flex schedule and an opportunity to telework in accordance with State policies may be permitted following the successful completion of a working test period.

What We Can Offer You:

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunitie s.

+ A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

+ Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

You Will Discover The Opportunity To:

+ Engage in a rewarding career;

+ Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;

+ Thrive in an exciting environment;

+ Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;

+ Work together in a collaborative team environment.

The Role:

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Supervise a team of technical subject matter experts, providing leadership, guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performing team .

+ Work to ensure the timely and expeditious use of federal funding .

+ Coordinate and assign work related to the preparation of the annual Intended Use Plan (IUP) .

+ Coordinate the EPA annual Performance Evaluation of Connecticut’s DWSRF Program and collaborate with all DWSRF Program team members to address action items and recommendations as applicable .

+ Develop and make recommendations on the development of DWSRF policies and standards in collaboration with DPH leadership and the Legal Office .

+ Liaison with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding DWSRF .

+ Represent the DWSRF program at local, regional and national events .

+ Ensure completion and timely submittal of all required reporting .

+ Identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement .

+ Review and approve DWSRF project payment requests from public water systems for professional services and construction activities.

+ Collaborate with DPH Legal Office in the drafting of DWSRF regulations .

About Us:

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Communications/About-Us/About-Us) (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy, preventing disease, injury, and disability, and promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Departments-and-Agencies/DPH/State-Health-Planning/Strategic-Planning/CTDPH2019Strategic-Plan-final.pdf) which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.

+ 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.

+ 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 [email protected].

+ 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.

+ 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.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ 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).

+ 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!

+ 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.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ 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.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due 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 Julie Barker at [email protected] .

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

This class is accountable for supervising and conducting investigations in connection with the protection of public drinking water systems and related aspects of environmental engineering.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Supervises environmental engineering studies in areas of sewage treatment and disposal or water supplies;

+ Reviews plans for sanitary facilities in large public buildings and new water supplies and water treatment plants for adequacy and process details;

+ Monitors water supplies, provides data/support for Planning and Investigations Units;

+ Confers with and advises public health or other responsible officials regarding problems in the various areas of responsibility;

+ Oversees such activities as inspection of water supplies, natural bathing waters, studies of adequacy of public water supplies, river pollution classification studies, and investigations of water supply quality;

+ Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews the work of staff;

+ Provides staff training and assistance;

+ Conducts performance evaluations;

+ Determines priorities and plans office work;

+ Establishes and maintains office procedures;

+ Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards;

+ Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;

+ Prepares reports and correspondence;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ relevant agency policies and procedures, state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations;

+ the principles and practices of environmental engineering with reference to water supply and subsurface sewage disposal but not including industrial hygiene and milk sanitation;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communications skills;

+ Considerable ability to plan, oversee, and conduct environmental engineering surveys and investigations and to analyze detailed plans and specifications;

+ Ability to interpret chemical, bacteriological, and microscopic analyses of water and sewage;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in environmental engineering involving groundwater, the design, construction or operation of water, sewage, industrial, solid or hazardous waste treatment plants and equipment, the inspection and regulation of water supplies or the investigation of environmental and waterway pollution problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a working lead level capacity.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Environmental Engineer 3.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training in civil, chemical or environmental engineering 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 civil, chemical or environmental engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience with state or federal infrastructure financing programs.

+ Experience with engineering principles and regulatory requirements related to public drinking water infrastructure projects.

+ Experience working with federal Safe Drinking Water Act Requirements.

+ Experience multi-tasking with competing deadlines and priorities.

+ Experience leading or supervising other environmental or engineering professionals.

+ Experience establishing measurable goals and defining outcomes.

+ Experience fostering collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm due to environmental conditions including temperature extremes, heights and fumes, and to some risk in working with chemicals and other materials of unknown toxicity.

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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