Supervising Environmental Engineer; Public Health)| Hybrid

Position: Supervising Environmental Engineer (Public Health)(35 Hour | Hybrid)

Supervising Environmental Engineer (Public Health) (35 Hour | Hybrid)

Recruitment #ES-002

Location: Hartford, CT

Salary: $93,062 - $128,756 per year

Job Type: Open to the Public

Close Date: 12/29/2025

Introduction

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Supervising Environmental Engineer overseeing the Rule Implementation Unit within the Drinking Water Section (DWS) of the Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch. This unit plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with federal and state drinking water regulations, helping to safeguard the health of approximately 2.9 million residents served by 2,400 public drinking water systems.

In this leadership role, you will supervise a team of professionals dedicated to implementing the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and ensuring that Connecticut’s public water systems deliver safe, reliable drinking water every day.

Highlights

• Location: Hartford, CT
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Hours/Shift: Full‑time (35 hours per week), First Shift (flex and/or teleworking may be permitted)

What We Can Offer You

• New State Employee Benefits Overview
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Health and work/life balance for all employees

Responsibilities

• Lead the Rule Implementation Unit to ensure compliance with SDWA regulations, including:
  • Groundwater Rule (GWR)
  • Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR)
  • Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) and Revisions (LCRR)
  • Disinfection Byproducts Rules (DBPR)
  • Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR)
  • and more
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff performance
• Oversee review and analysis of water quality data for compliance with MCLs, TTs, and monitoring/reporting requirements
• Manage issuance of violation notices and compliance letters
• Coordinate technical assistance and communication with public water systems (PWSs)
• Collaborate with other DWS units and supervisors to ensure effective implementation of drinking water laws
• Review sample siting plans, waiver requests, operational reports, and seasonal startup procedures
• Oversee the review of RTCR and DBPR sample siting plans
• Oversee the processing of monitoring reduction and waiver requests
• Oversee the review of monthly operating reports
• Oversee operational evaluation level trigger determinations and follow‑ups with PWSs
• Oversee issuance of RTCR seasonal startup reminder letters to PWSs
• Oversee PWS reactivation and inactivation
• Oversee effective communication with other units in the DWS
• Performs related duties as required

Agency Overview

The mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut. This is achieved through the implementation of its strategic plan outlining actions to accomplish the mission.

State Commitment: “Start. Stay. Grow.”

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience

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

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions

• 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, up 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 utilizing knowledge of Connecticut and Federal laws and regulations related to safe drinking water and an understanding of current drinking water issues.
• Experience reviewing and improving existing internal workflows and planning activities for the implementation of new laws and regulations.
• Experience with software applications used for compliance determination, including the Safe Drinking Water Information System/State.
• Experience leading staff, training staff, developing work plans, evaluating work performance, assigning work duties, and reviewing staff deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Special Requirements

Incumbents may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications, including Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, as authorized by the Department of Consumer Protection.

Working Conditions

Incumbents may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm due to environmental conditions, temperature extremes, heights, fumes, and chemicals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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