Environmental Engineer 2 (Public Health)
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health is hiring!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as an Environmental Engineer 2. This position will help to support the Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch's Environmental Health Section and will work to develop an Alternative Treatment System (ATS) program. Alternative treatment systems utilize advanced mechanical technologies that surpass conventional septic systems in treating wastewater and removing pollutants, and will work closely with the Environmental Engineering Program. See below for additional information on this great opportunity!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday
- Work Hours: Full-time, First Shift, 35 hours per week
- Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
There may be opportunities for an alternate work schedule and teleworking in accordance with State policies, following the successful completion of a working test period.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
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- 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.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Under the direct supervision of the Durational Environmental Health and Drinking Water Chief, this position will be responsible for duties that will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Reviewing and permitting the Alternative Treatment System designs over 2,000 gpd, but under 10,000 gpd.
- Providing technical assistance and enforcement support.
- Conducting site assessments, system inspections, and evaluations.
- Reviewing municipal engineering reports and annual product performance assessments.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:
The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:
- Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
- Preventing disease, injury, and disability
- Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.
DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of experience in environmental engineering involving groundwater, the design, construction, or operation of water, sewage, industrial, solid or hazardous waste treatment plants and equipment, the inspection and regulation of water supplies or the investigation of environmental and waterway pollution problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training in civil, chemical or environmental engineering 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 civil, chemical or environmental engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with Subsurface Sewage Installation or Alternative Treatment Systems.
- Experience working with local health departments.
- Experience reviewing technical documents for consistency with polices, statutes or regulations.
- Experience communicating technical information to peers, supervisors and managers.
- Experience working in a regulatory capacity.
- Experience presenting technical information to various audiences.
- Experience working in a team environment.