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Environmental Planning Lead Planning Analyst

(Lead Planning Analyst)

Recruitment # 260109-0007AR-002

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 1/13/2026 09:00:00 AM

Salary $94,781 - $121,619/year

Job Type Open to Statewide Employees

Close Date 1/22/2026 11:59:00 PM

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THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) ’s Office of Policy and Management ( OPM (https://portal.ct.gov/opm) ) seeks to hire an Environmental Planning Lead Planning Analyst (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0007AR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) in the Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division’s ( IGPP (https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/IGPP/IGPP-Home) ) Office of Responsible Growth Unit ( ORG (https://portal.ct.gov/opm/igpp/org/org-home) ). Please note you must be a current State of CT employee to be considered for this position (see Selection Plan for additional details).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

HIGHLIGHTS

This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.

+ LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management

+ ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT

+ WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week

+ SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday

YOUR ROLE

In this position you will work in the Office of Responsible Growth, focused on land use, environmental, resilience and intergovernmental policy, and community development. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a comprehensive planning team that recommends policy priorities and advises as well as assists leadership in both the Executive and Legislative branches of government in developing plans, policies, programs, and legislation to promote sustainable land use.

ABOUT US

At OPM we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.

The Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division's Office of Responsible Growth coordinates state planning efforts around land and water resources and infrastructure improvements. The ORG works to support the creation of livable, diverse, and economically strong communities while protecting our natural, economic, social, and cultural resources for the benefit of current and future generations.

Selection Plan

Please Note: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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!

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+ 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 [email protected].

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for Planning Analysts engaged in planning, monitoring and evaluating programs.

DEPARTMENTS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: This class may be used as a network planner accountable for programs and plans within a specific geographical region.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT: This class may be used as the primary planner accountable for a large statewide planning effort coordinating work activities of state, regional or municipal agencies and resolving interagency policy issues.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Work closely with the Policy Development Director and Undersecretary to evaluate current administrative policies and procedures to introduce efficiencies and enhancements;

+ Coordinate and supervise planning analysts, as assigned;

+ Lead the team administering the CT Environmental Policies Act, including planning and managing workflow, providing staff training and assistance, engaging other state agencies in revising and enhancing policies and procedures, and conducting OPM project reviews;

+ Lead interagency work group in implementation of the Connecticut Drought Preparedness and Response Plan and provide technical and administrative assistance to the CT Water Planning Council;

+ Collaborate on the development, adoption and implementation of the State’s Conservation and Development Policies Plan (C&D Plan), including ongoing policy and procedure initiatives, and performing statutorily mandated reviews of other statewide plans, State Bond Commission projects, and interagency reviews of potential grant projects;

+ Conduct statutorily mandated reviews of environmental issues, such as endangered species takings or water source abandonments; develop statewide policies and provide advisory reports, as required;

+ Provide technical and administrative assistance to OPM staff, state agencies, and state and local government officials related to land preservation, natural resources protection, natural hazard mitigation and community preparedness, climate change, resiliency and other community development matters;

+ Manage and administer grant programs, as assigned;

+ Represent OPM on various advisory boards, committees and workgroups, as assigned; and,

+ Serve as OPM liaison to various state agencies, councils of government and municipalities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ relevant agency policies and procedures;

+ principles and practices of state and regional planning and techniques;

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

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Considerable ability to analyze policy;

+ Ability to

+ interpret and evaluate research data;

+ utilize computer software;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience in planning including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in planning at the level of a Planning Analyst.

NOTE: Planning is defined as collecting and analyzing technical data (social, environmental, economic, governmental), determining problems and concerns and developing long term plans accordingly. These are formal, written plans, i.e. statements of goals and objectives, recommended alternatives for action and policies and programs to achieve the goals and objectives. Generally, these plans will impact statewide activities or a large scale corporation which has branch or satellite facilities. Candidates must perform these types of planning duties the majority of time and the planning function must be the major thrust of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training 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 planning, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience with local, state and/or federal environmental review programs, resources, policies and regulations;

+ Experience with state, regional and/or local comprehensive planning;

+ Experience with planning for water resources;

+ Experience with research, including the ability to analyze and discern trends and communicate complex information in simplified terms;

+ Experience engaging stakeholders in problem solving and developing solutions through consensus building;

+ Experience managing multiple and varied assignments, and work in a collaborative environment;

+ Experience establishing, maintaining and building productive working relationships with government officials (federal, state, regional and local), community groups and the public;

+ Experience monitoring and/or participating in the State of Connecticut legislative process; and

+ Experience administering grant programs and/or fiscal management.

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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