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Supervising Environmental Engineer

State of Connecticut Executive Branch
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Are you passionate about protecting public health and ensuring safe drinking water for millions? Join our team as a Supervising Environmental Engineer and lead efforts that directly impact the quality of life across Connecticut communities! 

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Supervising Environmental Engineer overseeing the Rule Implementation Unit within the Drinking Water Section (DWS) of the Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch. This unit plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with federal and state drinking water regulations, helping to safeguard the health of approximately 2.9 million residents served by 2,400 public drinking water systems.

In this leadership role, you will supervise a team of professionals dedicated to implementing the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and ensuring that Connecticut’s public water systems deliver safe, reliable drinking water every day.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Location: Hartford, CT
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Hours/Shift: Full-time (35 hours per week), First Shift
  • Please note: A flex and/or teleworking schedule may be permitted

 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A health work/life balance to all employees

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

Lead the Rule Implementation Unit to ensure compliance with SDWA regulations, including:
Groundwater Rule (GWR)
Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR)
Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) and Revisions (LCRR)
Disinfection Byproducts Rules (DBPR)
Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR)
And more
Supervise, train, and evaluate staff performance
Oversee review and analysis of water quality data for compliance with Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), Treatment Techniques (TTs), and monitoring/reporting requirements
Manage issuance of violation notices and compliance letters
Coordinate technical assistance and communication with public water systems (PWSs)
Collaborate with other DWS units and supervisors to ensure effective implementation of drinking water laws
Review sample siting plans, waiver requests, operational reports, and seasonal startup procedures

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY:

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.