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Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 3

Hybrid | 35 Hours

Recruitment # 260111-7113ES-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 1/14/2026 09:00:00 AM

Salary $80,377* - $110,249/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 1/28/2026 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP (http://www.ct.gov/deep) ) is recruiting for an Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 3 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7113ES&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) to join the Bureau of Air Management in Hartford, CT.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ SHIFT: This is a full-time, 35 hours a week position.

+ SCHEDULE: First shift schedule, Monday – Friday.

+ LOCATION: Hartford, CT with hybrid scheduling flexibility.

BENEFITS & BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

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

What we can offer you at a glance:

+ Industry leading health benefits (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) , including medical and dental coverage;

+ Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;

+ Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;

+ Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and

+ A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance (http://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPsummer2021.pdf) to all employees!

+ State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests (https://ctparks.com/) , to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here (https://ctvisit.com/) .

YOUR ROLE

The Attainment Planning Group (APG) is part of the Bureau of Air Management’s Planning & Standards Division who work to ensure that everyone in Connecticut can breathe clean air every day. The APG is responsible for:

• Implementing Connecticut’s air quality planning requirements under the federal Clean Air Act, including the timely development of air quality attainment plans and other State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions designed to demonstrate how emission reduction programs will ensure the State of Connecticut attains and maintains federal health-based national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS);

• Preparing and disseminating daily air quality forecasts for ground level ozone and fine particulate matter based on knowledge of meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, interstate air pollution transport and their interaction with local sources of air pollution in Connecticut;

• Conducing, analyzing and reviewing various air quality modeling outputs and satellite data used to support SIPs, tracking wildfire smoke and other regional air pollution events that may impact public health in Connecticut and retrospectively analyzing air pollution episodes related to ozone and wildfire smoke based on an understanding of interstate air pollution transport to better inform predictive models; and

• Analyzing new and existing state and federal air quality policies, statutes, plans and regulatory programs and participating with multi-state technical committees to assist with the regional coordination of air management activities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, including the review and assessment of responsive policy options.

The Air Pollution Control Engineer 3 will work on the most complex projects having a regional and statewide impact and may lead staff as needed.

More details can be found in the class specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3400MP&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) .

ABOUT US

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.

You may learn more about DEEP here (http://https/portal.ct.gov/DEEP/About/DEEP-Strategic-Goals) .

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

Selection Plan

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ)

Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (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.

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

+ This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) 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 [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, Bureau of Air Management this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in engineering studies of the effectiveness of stationary- and mobile- source air pollution controls involving air pollution monitoring equipment and the enforcement of air pollution regulations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Reviews and analyzes complex engineering plans and specifications for establishment of new or modified stationary or mobile sources which may affect air quality;

+ Performs engineering studies of effectiveness of air pollution control equipment and instruments;

+ Develops recommendations and regulations;

+ Prepares reports on types, concentrations and dangers of source emissions;

+ Compiles data and prepares exhibits/presentations;

+ Prepares assessment of administrative and judicial remedies for resolving noncompliance;

+ Prepares penalties;

+ Plans installation, operation, calibration, maintenance and repair of air sampling, meteorological and related telemetry and data processing equipment;

+ Sites air sampling and meteorological instruments;

+ Develops, maintains, applies and modifies air pollution program related computer models;

+ Performs source testing;

+ Reviews and analyzes source testing plans and data;

+ Designs, develops, implements and maintains the computerized environmental information system;

+ May plan and oversee continuous emission monitoring or quality assurance program for air pollution and related instruments and data;

+ May testify in hearings and court cases;

+ May represent unit at meetings and conferences;

+ May perform on-site inspections of highly complex sources of air pollution to determine nature/magnitude of emissions and status of compliance;

+ May investigate complaints from public about air pollution matters;

+ May review modeling results;

+ Performs related duties as required.

WORKING LEAD LEVEL:

+ As assigned by a supervisor, may distribute, prioritize, oversee and review unit work;

+ May provide staff training and assistance;

+ May conduct or assist in conducting performance evaluations;

+ May act as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit policies and standards;

+ May prepare reports and correspondence;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of sources and types of air pollution and methods of control;

+ Knowledge of

+ laws and regulations concerning air pollution engineering and control;

+ data collection and analysis techniques;

+ instrumentation and techniques for monitoring air pollution;

+ quality assurance plans;

+ industrial, mechanical and chemical processes;

+ engineering-related computer applications;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ design, calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain telemetry, meteorological monitoring and electronic data handling equipment;

+ evaluate cost effectiveness of air pollution control equipment;

+ utilize computer software;

+ lead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) 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 two (2) years of experience directly related to air pollution control.

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.

+ For state employees one (1) year of experience as an Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 2 or two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience in meteorology and air quality forecasting.

+ Experience analyzing and reporting on air pollution events.

+ Experience preparing and writing reports pertaining to emission, control strategies, and air pollutant concentrations and trends.

+ Experience using R or Python and VERDI or Power BI to organize, analyze, and present data.

+ Experience compiling and running photochemical and regional scale air pollution transport models in a Linux environment.

+ Experience analyzing and presenting satellite data pertaining to air pollutants and meteorology.

+ Experience leading and training staff.

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 risk of injury, physical harm, discomfort and to moderately disagreeable working conditions on occasion.

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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