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Environmental Analyst 2 (35 Hour)

Hybrid

Recruitment # 250916-3407EE-001

Location Windsor, CT

Date Opened 9/18/2025 09:30:00 AM

Salary $66,531 - $96,077/year *New State employees start at the minimum of the salary range

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 10/2/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) (https://portal.ct.gov/deep) is currently looking for an Environmental Analyst 2 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3407EE&R1=&R3=) to work within the Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division (https://portal.ct.gov/deep/emergency-response-and-spill-prevention/emergency-response-and-spill-prevention) located in Windsor, CT.

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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, and between the hours of 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM with the opportunity for telework.

+ This position requires lifting up to 50 lbs for short periods of time, traversing steep terrain and maneuvering through difficult to access areas.

+ This posting is for a current vacancy though may be used to address future agency vacancies.

YOUR ROLE

This Environmental Analyst 2 position helps fulfill the critical mission of the protection of public health and safety through responsibilities including performing expedited environmental site assessments, performing environmental data collection, and analyzing field and laboratory data. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

+ Conducting on-site environmental assessments and inspections;

+ Coordinating field activities of other staff and contractors;

+ Conducting sampling of water, soil, air and hazardous substances;

+ Operating analytical equipment, meters, and sampling equipment;

+ Operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also referred to as drones, under an FAA Part 107 certification (Please note: The selected candidate will receive on the job training and be expected to obtain their FAA Part 107 certification within one year of the date of hire);

+ Independently preparing reports and correspondence;

+ Independently reviewing analytical results of environmental samples or other data;

+ Reviewing or preparing site maps, graphs and plans, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spreadsheets, pivot charts, and other software applications;

+ Developing or reviewing work plans that assess and recommend environmental remedial actions;

+ Reviewing interagency coordination planning platforms related to oil and chemical inventory management and oil and chemical releases;

+ Implementing environmental regulatory programs;

+ Coordinating with others within the agency and with local, regional, state, and federal environmental partner agencies;

+ Following written standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhering to health and safety requirements; and

+ Performing related duties as required.

ABOUT US

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) 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.

The Site Assessment & Technical Services Unit has diverse responsibilities including:

+ Providing field support for emergency responses and other agency priorities, such as contaminated site investigations, chemical analyses of samples, open water spill response and mapping ;

+ Operating direct-push drill rigs for the purpose of conducting subsurface environmental site assessments;

+ Collecting environmental samples in a variety of media including air, soil, groundwater, and surface water;

+ Operating UAS for site mapping, reconnaissance, and emergency responses;

+ Overseeing spill response mitigation measures taken to clean up spills/releases chemical and petroleum releases;

+ Conducting site inspections and facility audits; and

+ Preparing written technical summaries and report and interpreting environmental data.

For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!

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.

+ 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 Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado at [email protected] .

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

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental program data and issues within the environmental field, developing recommendations on courses of action and assisting with the implementation of policy and program decisions.

In other state agencies this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental program data and issues, developing recommendations for courses of action and assisting with the implementation of policy and program decisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Assists in development of departmental, statewide or local environment and/or emergency response plans and programs;

+ Researches, collects and analyzes resources, data and educational materials;

+ Reviews and analyzes proposed projects for consistency with policies and statutes and assesses environmental impact;

+ Conducts site investigations;

+ Prepares environmental impact statements and recommends corrective actions and alternatives;

+ Analyzes existing state policies, statutes, plans and regulatory programs and reviews pending legislation for environmental impact;

+ Coordinates database maintenance and disseminates information;

+ Assists in drafting new regulations, statutes, guidelines and other written materials;

+ Assists in formulating policy options;

+ Provides technical consultation to local, regional, state, federal officials and the public;

+ Coordinates federal grant-in-aid programs and prepares related paperwork;

+ Recommends enforcement actions and prepares reports;

+ Reviews and makes recommendations on environmental permit requests;

+ May prepare publications and guidelines on environmental protection, natural resources education and economic development issues;

+ May develop and implement environmental and leisure service education programs;

+ May testify at public hearings;

+ May prepare enforcement actions;

+ May serve as a legislative liaison;

+ May serve as department representative on various regulatory and advisory boards and committees;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of

+ principles and practices in fields relative to environmental protection;

+ principles and practices of environmental and policy analysis;

+ local, state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and policies pertaining to environmental protection;

+ environmental program planning principles and practices;

+ statistics;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ in research and organization;

+ Ability to

+ understand and interpret legislation and technical data;

+ utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) 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 the 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; or 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 the 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; or 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 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience planning and conducting environmental site investigations involving the collection of soil and water samples while adhering to health and safety requirements and environmental sampling standard operating procedures;

+ Experience developing conceptual site models related to contaminant fate and transport;

+ Experience operating and maintaining analytical equipment, meters, and sampling equipment;

+ Experience independently preparing written reports on the environmental conditions of contaminated properties;

+ Experience communicating environmental impacts and health risks to stakeholders, including the public, using graphics, charts, or dashboards;

+ Experience with various computer software including Microsoft Office 365, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and pivot charts, graphs and presentations; and

+ Experience in prioritizing and tracking projects to meet deadlines.

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.

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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