<p>Introduction</p> <p>The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking to fill an Engineer Trainee vacancy in the Investigations Unit of the Bureau of Air Management's Enforcement Division. This position will be located in Hartford, CT.</p> <p>WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:</p> <ul> <li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! </li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities </li><li>A healthy work/life balance! </li><li>Thirteen (13) paid holidays each calendar year. Employees who are requested to work as part of a regular schedule on a "premium" holiday (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half for hours worked in addition to regular pay for the day. </li></ul> <p>Position Highlights</p> <ul> <li>This position receives training under the direction of a supervisor or senior staff for a period of one year. Promotion to Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 1 will occur after successful completion of the training program. </li><li>This position will require routine in-state travel in support of the unit's work, e.g., conducting on-site inspections. </li><li>This position will require infrequent out-of-state travel for training and to attend regional and national work groups and conferences. </li><li>Within the Enforcement Division, the Investigations Unit is responsible for: </li><li>Implementing the Department's Geospatial Measurement of Air Pollution (GMAP) program. The GMAP program involves the use of a motor vehicle equipped with air pollution analyzers, meteorological instrumentation, and GPS to conduct mobile enforcement screening and community-based monitoring of criteria air pollutants, air toxics, and greenhouse gases. The GMAP program plays an important role in enhancing the Department's responsiveness to residents' air quality concerns and in advancing the Department's commitment to community engagement and environmental justice/equity. </li><li>Conducting inspections in response to public complaints. </li><li>Conducting inspections of air pollution sources. </li></ul> <p>About Us</p> <p>CT DEEP is charged with conserving, protecting, and improving Connecticut's natural resources and environment as well as making clean, reliable, and affordable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in supporting economic development and job creation in Connecticut as well as fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.</p> <p>Within the Bureau of Air Management (BAM), our mission is to protect human health, safety, and the environment and to enhance the quality of life of Connecticut citizens by implementing regulatory programs and supporting policies to advance clean air and climate change objectives, advance radiation safety, and promote public health.</p> <p>The Bureau consists of four divisions: Planning & Standards, Engineering, Radiation, and Enforcement.</p> <p>Selection Plan</p> <p>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</p> <p>Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.</p> <p>BEFORE YOU APPLY:</p> <ul> <li>Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. </li><li>Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. </li><li>Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. </li><li>Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. </li><li>Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. </li><li>Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. </li><li>Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. </li></ul> <p>AFTER YOU APPLY:</p> <ul> <li>Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). </li><li>Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! </li><li>Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. </li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. </li><li>Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. </li></ul> <p>QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:</p> <p>Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nick Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.</p> <p>Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!</p> <p>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</p> <p>In a state agency this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to the technical engineering work of the agency.</p> <p>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</p> <ul> <li>Operate and maintain the Investigation Unit's GMAP vehicle; </li><li>Operate, maintain, and calibrate the air pollution analyzers within the GMAP vehicle; </li><li>Operate and maintain the meteorological instrumentation and GPS within the GMAP vehicle; </li><li>Maintain an inventory of spare parts, calibration gases, and other expendables necessary for the operation of the GMAP instrumentation; </li><li>Gather, synthesize, and prepare GMAP-acquired air quality data for supervisory review; </li><li>Validate GMAP-acquired data; </li><li>Assist in establishing community-based air quality monitoring programs; </li><li>Assist in conducting public outreach and participating in air quality workshops; </li><li>Participate in programs that promote environmental justice and equity; </li><li>Assist in developing emerging uses for the GMAP instrumentation; </li><li>Attend classroom training, workshops, seminars, or meetings to maintain and grow knowledge of the latest technology, information, and research within the field of air monitoring and GMAP; </li><li>Conduct acceptance testing of new equipment and prepare reports on findings; </li><li>Conduct inspections of certain sources of air pollution; </li><li>Respond to public complaints of potential air pollution incidents; </li><li>Prepare inspection reports; </li><li>Draft enforcement actions; </li><li>Prepare memoranda and correspondence. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of basic engineering theories, principles and methods; </li><li>Skill in the use of drafting and calculating instruments; </li><li>Considerable ability to perform mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details; </li><li>Ability to utilize computer software. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.</p> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Professional experience or academic coursework in the principles and practices of air pollution control; </li><li>Professional experience or academic coursework in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of air pollution control statutes, regulations, and permits; </li><li>Professional experience or completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline, or atmospheric science discipline; </li><li>Experience gathering, organizing, synthesizing, analyzing, and presenting data sets utilizing mapping applications; </li><li>Experience communicating technical, regulatory, and policy information pertaining to the air quality field to audiences verbally and in writing; </li><li>Experience installing, operating, calibrating, repairing, or maintaining air pollution monitoring equipment; </li><li>Experience reading and interpreting schematics, diagrams, and service manuals. </li></ul> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.</p> <p>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</p> <p>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.</p>