EP Supervising Air Pollution Control Engineer (Hybrid) - #251124-6326EE-001

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is looking to hire an Environmental Protection Supervising Air Pollution Control Engineer to supervise the Source Emissions Monitoring Unit within the Enforcement Division of the Bureau of Air Management located in Hartford, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information POSITION HIGHLIGHTS This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with opportunities for a hybrid schedule that includes telework. This position will be located at DEEP Headquarters, at 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106, and will involve overseeing staff that work a hybrid schedule. This position will require in-state travel in support of the unit's work, e.g., accompanying staff on field observations of stack test and CEMS certification/audit programs for training and development purposes. This position may require infrequent out-of-state travel for training and to attend regional and national work groups and conferences. The incumbent will provide office- and field-based direction and leadership to the unit's staff; provide programmatic oversight of the unit's areas of responsibility; and develop new and strategic initiatives, processes, and work flows to advance the unit's objectives. The incumbent will work closely with the Enforcement Division's four other supervisors to ensure a cohesive approach to all compliance and enforcement matters. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the timeliness, quality, and technical integrity of the unit's work as well as supervising the unit's staff, both in the office and in the field, which will entail assigning job tasks, reviewing work products, providing training and other professional development opportunities, writing and presenting performance appraisals, and other relevant duties. The incumbent will liaise closely with Division and Bureau management on technical, policy, and administrative matters. 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. Within the Bureau of Air Management, our mission is to protect human health, safety, and the environment and enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Connecticut by implementing regulatory programs and supporting policies to advance clean air and climate change objectives, advance radiation safety, and promote public health. The Bureau consists of four divisions: Planning & Standards, Engineering, Radiation, and Enforcement. The Source Emissions Monitoring Unit is responsible for overseeing all emission (stack) test programs and continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) certification and audit programs within the state.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations
Considerable knowledge of sources and types of air pollution methods of control
Knowledge of data collection and analysis and quality assurance techniques
Knowledge of instrumentation and techniques for monitoring air pollution
Knowledge of equipment design and operation of electronic telemetry, meteorological monitoring, and data handling equipment
Knowledge of industrial, chemical, and mechanical processes
Knowledge of engineering-related computer applications
Considerable interpersonal skills
Considerable oral and written communications skills
Ability to evaluate cost-effectiveness of air pollution control equipment
Ability to utilize computer software
Supervisory ability
Eight (8) years of experience as an engineer or scientist in an air pollution control program or as an engineer or technician in the installation, operation, calibration, modification, maintenance and repair of chemical, mechanical, meteorological and electronics equipment and instruments including three (3) years of experience directly related to air pollution control.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been working at the lead level in an air pollution control program.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting field observations of stack test programs and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) certification and audit programs
Experience mentoring, training, and providing feedback to staff in the air pollution control field
Experience evaluating stationary sources of air pollution to assess compliance with emission limits based in applicable regulatory programs, including New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards, and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
Experience writing and reviewing technical reports documenting field observations pertaining to assessments of air pollution control systems
Experience articulating and presenting on technical, regulatory, and policy matters pertaining to stationary source emissions to technical and non-technical audiences, in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

Overseeing and providing leadership to the staff of the Source Emissions Monitoring Unit
Coordinating the day-to-day functions of the Source Emissions Monitoring Unit
Assigning stack test and CEMS certification/audit programs to staff
Accompanying staff on field observations of stack test and CEMS certification/audit programs
Reviewing staff's technical work, including field audit memos and proposed violation notices; providing revisions and feedback to staff as necessary
Seeking out and providing staff with professional development and training opportunities
Writing and presenting performance appraisals
Communicating with members of the public and the regulated community in relation to air pollution control matters
Coordinating enforcement activities with other units, divisions, and bureaus within DEEP
Presenting to community groups, industry groups, and associations of government environmental agencies on the regional and national levels.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume