Environmental Analyst 1 (35 Hour) (Hybrid

Position Highlights

Full‑time position in a first shift schedule, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 35 hours per week.

Location:

Old Lyme, CT. Job assigned to the Boating Division’s Education and Outreach program, responsible for boating education, outreach and communication activities.

• Assist in developing departmental, statewide or local environmental plans and programs.
• Assist in research, collection and analysis of resources, data and educational materials.
• Assist in review and analysis of proposed projects for consistency with policies, statutes and environmental impact.
• Assist in coordinating database maintenance and disseminating information.
• Assist in drafting new regulations, statutes, guidelines and other written materials.
• Assist in formulating policy options.
• Assist in providing technical consultation to local, regional, state, federal officials and the public.
• Assist in coordinating federal grant‑in‑aid programs and preparing related documentation.
• Assist in developing enforcement actions and reports.
• Assist in reviewing and developing recommendations on environmental permit requests.
• Assist in developing and implementing environmental and leisure services education programs.
• Assist in preparing environmental impact statements and recommendations for corrective actions and/or alternatives.
• May assist in conducting site investigations.
• May assist in preparing publications and guidelines on environmental protection, natural resource education and economic development issues.
• Prepare environmental permit applications.
• May prepare enforcement actions.
• May serve as department representative on regulatory and advisory boards and/or committees.
• May serve as legislative liaison.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and policies pertaining to environmental protection.
• Knowledge of principles and practices in environmental protection fields.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of environmental and policy analysis.
• Knowledge of basic statistics.
• Knowledge of environmental program planning principles and practices.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret legislation and technical data.
• Ability to utilize computer software.

Five (5) years of experience involving technical analysis and interpretation of environmental program data or planning and implementing environmental programs.

• College training in a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field including biological, earth or physical sciences; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; GIS; geography with a GIS concentration; natural sciences; or natural resources. Fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (½) year of experience may be substituted up to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
• A Master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute for five (5) years of General Experience.
• Education may substitute for a total of five (5) years.
• One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Compliance Specialist may be substituted for the General Experience.
• Completion of an Environmental Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Experience working with laws and regulations pertaining to recreational boating safety and navigation.
• Experience operating, trailering, and launching recreational vessels.
• Experience providing public education regarding aquatic invasive species, natural resources, or boating safety topics.
• Experience creating or participating in boating safety campaigns or outreach events.
• Experience developing or implementing media communication strategies.
• Experience managing website content.
• Experience editing and overseeing the procurement and production of publications.
• Experience providing in‑person, phone, or email customer service.

• Incumbents may be required to travel.
• Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Incumbents may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from on‑site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year‑round weather conditions.

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

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.