Environmental Analyst ; EE

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) is hiring two (2) Environmental Analyst 3 positions for the Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse, Water Planning and Management Division. These positions will report to a Supervising Environmental Analyst and the schedule is Monday-Friday on first shift, 35 hours per week with flexible hybrid work opportunities available.

These positions will provide technical review and analysis of environmental program data and issues within the environmental field, developing recommended actions and programs and implementing policy and program decisions.

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• 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.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Technical review and/or oversight of complex environmental data;
• Evaluation of environmental data to ensure compliance with environmental statutes and regulations;
• Preparation of environmental assessment reports, work plans, and correspondences;
• Coordinating with other DEEP programs, state and federal agencies, municipalities and non-governmental organizations regarding implementation of initiatives and projects;
• Providing technical consultation to local, regional, state, and federal officials and the public;
• Organizing and participating in public meetings and providing testimony at public hearings and court proceedings;
• Serving on committees and/or task forces.

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 Water Planning Program regulates water diversions, implements the Aquifer Protection Area program, monitors and assesses surface waters, implements the Streamflow Standards and Regulations, coordinates water supply planning and drought response; implements the Water Quality Standards program, provides planning to cleanup impaired waters, implements non-point source pollution programs, participates in the Long Island Sound Partnership, and provides science based data collection and analysis for water quality initiatives.

• As assigned by the supervisor, distributes, prioritizes, assigns and reviews unit work;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
• Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staff and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Recommends policies and standards;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Conducts specialized planning, research, inventory, environmental quality and natural resource studies;
• Provides technical assistance in identifying state resources, planning and implementing natural resource education programs and formulating environmental policies and management practices;
• Designs elements to be included in plans;
• Develops programs and regulations to implement environmental policy;
• Serves as program coordinator;
• Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation or projects for consistency with policies, plans and statutes;
• Designs and conducts site investigations;
• Prepares environmental impact statements and recommends corrective actions and alternatives;
• Coordinates permit, monitoring and enforcement activities;
• Reviews and coordinates grants programs;
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding permit and registration…