Environmental Analyst 2

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is currently looking for an Environmental Analyst 2 to work within the Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division located in Windsor, CT.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, and between the hours of 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM with the opportunity for telework.
• This position requires lifting up to 50 lbs for short periods of time, traversing steep terrain and maneuvering through difficult to access areas. 
• This posting is for a current vacancy though may be used to address future agency vacancies.

YOUR ROLE

This Environmental Analyst 2 position helps fulfill the critical mission of the protection of public health and safety through responsibilities including performing expedited environmental site assessments, performing environmental data collection, and analyzing field and laboratory data. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting on-site environmental assessments and inspections;
• Coordinating field activities of other staff and contractors;
• Conducting sampling of water, soil, air and hazardous substances;
• Operating analytical equipment, meters, and sampling equipment;
• Operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also referred to as drones, under an FAA Part 107 certification (Please note: The selected candidate will receive on the job training and be expected to obtain their FAA Part 107 certification within one year of the date of hire);
• Independently preparing reports and correspondence;
• Independently reviewing analytical results of environmental samples or other data;
• Reviewing or preparing site maps, graphs and plans, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spreadsheets, pivot charts, and other software applications;
• Developing or reviewing work plans that assess and recommend environmental remedial actions;
• Reviewing interagency coordination planning platforms related to oil and chemical inventory management and oil and chemical releases;
• Implementing environmental regulatory programs;
• Coordinating with others within the agency and with local, regional, state, and federal environmental partner agencies;
• Following written standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhering to health and safety requirements; and
• Performing related duties as required.

ABOUT US 

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 Site Assessment & Technical Services Unit has diverse responsibilities including:

• Providing field support for emergency responses and other agency priorities, such as contaminated site investigations, chemical analyses of samples, open water spill response and mapping ;
• Operating direct-push drill rigs for the purpose of conducting subsurface environmental site assessments;
• Collecting environmental samples in a variety of media including air, soil, groundwater, and surface water;
• Operating UAS for site mapping, reconnaissance, and emergency responses;
• Overseeing spill response mitigation measures taken to clean up spills/releases chemical and petroleum releases;
• Conducting site inspections and facility audits; and
• Preparing written technical summaries and report and interpreting environmental data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience involving technical analysis and interpretation of environmental program data or planning and implementing environmental programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training in a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field including but not limited to the biological, earth, or physical sciences; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; geographic information systems; geography with a concentration in geographic information systems; natural sciences; or natural resources 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 a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field including but not limited to the biological, earth, or physical sciences; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; geographic information systems; geography with a concentration in geographic information systems; natural sciences; or natural resources may be substituted for five (5) years of the General Experience.
• NOTE: Education may only be substituted for a total of five (5) years.
• For state employees one (1) year of experience as an Environmental Analyst 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.