Engineer Trainee (35 Hour)
About The Position
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is hiring an Engineer Trainee in the Administrative Enforcement Unit of the Bureau of Air Management’s Enforcement Division. Based at DEEP Headquarters in Hartford, the position provides training and introductory professional engineering work to develop the technical and professional skills needed to advance to technical engineering work. Under general supervision, the trainee learns to investigate potential noncompliance with state and federal air-quality laws, primarily at stationary sources, and to pursue appropriate administrative enforcement actions. Training includes comprehensive source inspections, preparation of enforcement cases, formal classes, and self-study in air-pollution-control principles and practices. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and may offer a hybrid schedule that includes telework. Occasional in-state travel and infrequent out-of-state travel are required. The incumbent may perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class by completion of the development program.
- Knowledge of basic engineering theories, principles, and methods.
- Skill in using drafting and calculating instruments.
- Ability to perform mathematical computations, prepare neat and accurate drawings, and prepare minor design and structural details.
- Ability to use computer software.
- Ability to travel occasionally within Connecticut and infrequently out of state.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or atmospheric science discipline.
- Professional experience or academic coursework in the principles and practices of air pollution control.
- Professional experience or academic coursework interpreting, applying, and enforcing air pollution control statutes, regulations, and permits.
- Experience communicating technical, regulatory, and policy information verbally and in writing.
- Experience with conflict resolution.
- Experience organizing and prioritizing tasks.
Responsibilities
- Draft and recommend Notices of Violation addressing noncompliance with federal regulations and state statutes, regulations, permits, and orders.
- Review information and data prepared by agency staff and provided by respondents for Notice of Violation records.
- Draft and recommend administrative enforcement actions, including consent orders, to address violations of state and federal air-quality laws.
- Calculate penalty recommendations.
- Draft and recommend referrals to the Attorney General’s Office and Chief State’s Attorney’s Office when warranted.
- Discuss and negotiate resolutions of administrative enforcement actions with respondents.
- Maintain confidential files and case documentation.
- Draft and recommend administrative orders to limit emissions of ozone precursor pollutants.
- Coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with the Enforcement Division’s Field Enforcement, Administrative Enforcement, Compliance Analysis and Coordination, and Investigations Units.
- Provide comments and feedback on pending permitting matters before the Department.
- Attend training and conduct self-study; learn to conduct comprehensive source inspections and prepare enforcement cases.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Healthy work/life balance.
- Potential hybrid schedule that includes telework.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
