Environmental Trainee; Hybrid ES

Environmental Trainee (35 Hour) Hybrid #ES-001

Join the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) as an Environmental Trainee in the Bureau of Materials Management & Compliance Assurance (MMCA), Sustainable Materials Management Policy and Planning (SMMPP) Division. This hybrid position offers a 35‑hour work week with flexible Monday‑Friday hours.

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance
• Eligibility for State of Connecticut Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

• Hybrid (some teleworking allowed); first shift schedule;
  Monday‑Friday; 35 hours/week.
• Based out of DEEP Headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut.
• As an Environmental Trainee, you may assist with implementing the State’s Commercial Organics Recycling Law, manage and coordinate GIS‑based work, perform statistical analyses, and other related duties.
• Training classification: one to three years; successful completion leads to promotion to Environmental Analyst 1.

During the first year of training: $47,229 per year for a Bachelor’s degree holder; $48,933 for a Master’s degree holder.

• Assist in the implementation of the Commercial Organics Recycling Law.
• Manage and coordinate GIS data projects.
• Conduct statistical analyses of environmental data.
• Support related environmental duties as assigned.

• Basic theories, principles, and practices of environmental policy analysis.
• Basic.
• Program planning principles and practices.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication, analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and technical data; utilize computer software.

• Meeting the experience and training requirements for the designated job class upon completion of the training program.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline related to environmental fields.
• Experience/practice in sustainable materials management and related policies.
• Experience communicating environmental results verbally and in writing.
• Experience researching, evaluating, and analyzing environmental reports and data.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS software.

Incumbents may be exposed to some danger of injury from on‑site environments and moderate discomfort from year‑round weather conditions.

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

This job class provides training in introductory professional environmental work and development of technical and professional skills to qualify for advancement to professional environmental work. Duties increase in difficulty as technical skills are acquired during the training period.

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. A job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.