Environmental Analyst 1 (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Housing is seeking an Environmental Analyst 1 to work within the Architectural and Technical Services (ATS) unit. This role involves reviewing housing development applications, documentation, and plans. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with core work hours and a hybrid work arrangement requiring one day per week in the Hartford office.

Requirements

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 but not limited to 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 biological, earth, 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.
Education may only be substituted for a total of five (5) years.
For state employees one (1) year of experience as an Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 may be substituted for the General Experience.
Successful completion of an Environmental Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and policies pertaining to environmental protection
Knowledge of principles and practices in fields relative to environmental protection
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

Nice To Haves

Experience reading and interpreting analytical data, drawings, plans, specifications, and maps
Experience researching environmental topics and preparing final documents, including technical reports
Experience communicating analytical, regulatory, scientific, geospatial, or environmental information verbally or in writing
Experience or college coursework in environmental studies, natural resource management, chemistry, biology, geology, hydrogeology, geography, economics, or environmental regulations
Completion of the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) PE exam or a licensed environmental professional (LEP)
Experience with CEPA/NEPA reviews, FEMA, DEEP, State/Federal regulations or basic GIS

Responsibilities

Assists in developing departmental, statewide or local environmental plans and programs
Assists in research, collection and analysis of resources, data and educational materials
Assists in review and analysis of proposed projects for consistency with policies, statutes and environmental impact
Assists in coordinating database maintenance and disseminating information
Assists in drafting new regulations, statutes, guidelines and other written materials
Assists in formulating policy options
Assists in providing technical consultation to local, regional, state, federal officials and the public
Assists in coordinating federal grant-in-aid programs and preparing related documentation
Assists in developing enforcement actions and reports
Assists in reviewing and developing recommendations on environmental permit requests
Assists in developing and implementing environmental and leisure services education programs
Assists 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
Prepares environmental permit applications
May prepare enforcement actions
May serve as department representative on regulatory and/or advisory boards and/or committees
May serve as legislative liaison
Performs related duties as required