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EP Supervising Air Pollution Control Engineer

Hybrid

Recruitment # 251124-6326EE-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 11/26/2025 09:30:00 AM

Salary $89,469 - $128,756/year

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 12/10/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

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 looking to hire an Environmental Protection Supervising Air Pollution Control Engineer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6326EE&R1=&R3=) to supervise the Source Emissions Monitoring Unit (https://portal.ct.gov/deep/air/compliance-assurance/source-emissions-monitoring) within the Enforcement Division of the Bureau of Air Management (https://portal.ct.gov/deep/air/bureau-of-air-management) located in Hartford, 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, with opportunities for a hybrid schedule that includes telework.

+ This position will be located at DEEP Headquarters, at 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106, and will involve overseeing staff that work a hybrid schedule.

+ This position will require in-state travel in support of the unit's work, e.g., accompanying staff on field observations of stack test and CEMS certification/audit programs for training and development purposes.

+ This position may require infrequent out-of-state travel for training and to attend regional and national work groups and conferences.

+ The incumbent will provide office- and field-based direction and leadership to the unit’s staff; provide programmatic oversight of the unit’s areas of responsibility; and develop new and strategic initiatives, processes, and work flows to advance the unit’s objectives.

+ The incumbent will work closely with the Enforcement Division’s four other supervisors to ensure a cohesive approach to all compliance and enforcement matters.

+ The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the timeliness, quality, and technical integrity of the unit’s work as well as supervising the unit’s staff, both in the office and in the field, which will entail assigning job tasks, reviewing work products, providing training and other professional development opportunities, writing and presenting performance appraisals, and other relevant duties.

+ The incumbent will liaise closely with Division and Bureau management on technical, policy, and administrative matters.

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.

Within the Bureau of Air Management, our mission is to protect human health, safety, and the environment and enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Connecticut by implementing regulatory programs and supporting policies to advance clean air and climate change objectives, advance radiation safety, and promote public health. The Bureau consists of four divisions: Planning & Standards, Engineering, Radiation, and Enforcement.

The Source Emissions Monitoring Unit is responsible for overseeing all emission (stack) test programs and continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) certification and audit programs within the state.

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 supervising a staff engaged in engineering studies related to air pollution control.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Specific programmatic responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

+ Overseeing and providing leadership to the staff of the Source Emissions Monitoring Unit;

+ Coordinating the day-to-day functions of the Source Emissions Monitoring Unit;

+ Assigning stack test and CEMS certification/audit programs to staff;

+ Accompanying staff on field observations of stack test and CEMS certification/audit programs;

+ Reviewing staff’s technical work, including field audit memos and proposed violation notices; providing revisions and feedback to staff as necessary;

+ Seeking out and providing staff with professional development and training opportunities;

+ Writing and presenting performance appraisals;

+ Communicating with members of the public and the regulated community in relation to air pollution control matters;

+ Coordinating enforcement activities with other units, divisions, and bureaus within DEEP; and

+ Presenting to community groups, industry groups, and associations of government environmental agencies on the regional and national levels.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ relevant agency policies and procedures;

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations;

+ sources and types of air pollution methods of control;

+ Knowledge of

+ data collection and analysis and quality assurance techniques;

+ instrumentation and techniques for monitoring air pollution;

+ equipment design and operation of electronic telemetry, meteorological monitoring, and data handling equipment;

+ industrial, chemical, and mechanical processes;

+ engineering-related computer applications;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communications skills;

+ Ability to

+ evaluate cost-effectiveness of air pollution control equipment;

+ utilize computer software;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience as an engineer or scientist in an air pollution control program or as an engineer or technician in the installation, operation, calibration, modification, maintenance and repair of chemical, mechanical, meteorological and electronics equipment and instruments including three (3) years of experience directly related to air pollution control.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been working at the lead level in an air pollution control program.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training in applied mathematics, biological or physical sciences, engineering, meteorology, public health or statistics 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 applied mathematics, biological or physical sciences, engineering, meteorology, public health or statistics may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

+ One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 3 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience conducting field observations of stack test programs and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) certification and audit programs;

+ Experience mentoring, training, and providing feedback to staff in the air pollution control field;

+ Experience evaluating stationary sources of air pollution to assess compliance with emission limits based in applicable regulatory programs, including New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards, and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants;

+ Experience writing and reviewing technical reports documenting field observations pertaining to assessments of air pollution control systems; and

+ Experience articulating and presenting on technical, regulatory, and policy matters pertaining to stationary source emissions to technical and non-technical audiences, in writing and verbally.

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 conditions and to some discomfort from 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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