The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is hiring an Environmental Analyst 1 to work in Hartford, Connecticut within the Bureau of Central Services: Engineering, Safety & Sustainability Division; Safety, Strategic Planning & Support Unit.

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.

If you're an experienced environmental analyst who is passionate for safety and sustainability, we invite you to apply!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full Time (35 hours per week)
• First shift, Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule available between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Hybrid schedule, based in Hartford, CT

YOUR ROLE

This position provides a unique opportunity to join a team committed to evaluating DEEP’s facilities and program operations to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental and safety requirements; and creating safer, environmentally compliant, and sustainable program and facilities operations.

Sample Duties:

• Assists with evaluating DEEP's facilities and program operations to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental and health & safety requirements;
• Assist with developing agency environmental and safety compliance policies, plans and plan templates and preparing reports to meet state and federal regulatory requirements
• Assist with investigating worksite incidents and conducting facility and program environmental and health & safety compliance audits and developing and implementing necessary corrective action plans;
• Assist with providing technical consultation to DEEP facilities and program staff on environmental and health & safety related matters;
• Assist with developing and implementing program specific continuity of operations plans;
• Assist with researching, collecting and maintaining critical information and statistics on DEEP operations, equipment and infrastructure to formulate recommendations for creating safer, environmentally compliant and sustainable program and facility operations;
• Assist with minimizing waste generation and ensuring proper waste management and disposal at DEEP facilities;
• Assist with developing and maintaining electronic training materials and coordinating database maintenance and dissemination of information.

More details can be found in the class specification.