You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.
Email

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) is seeking to fill an Engineer Trainee vacancy in the Enforcement Division’s Administrative Enforcement Unit in Hartford, CT.

Target Class: Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 1.

What We Can Offer You:

DEEP's mission is to conserve, protect, and improve natural resources and the environment to provide enduring health and welfare as well as making clean, reliable, and affordable energy available for the Connecticut residents and businesses. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in supporting economic development and job creation in Connecticut as well as fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

Within the Bureau of Air Management (BAM), our mission is to work for clean air to protect human health, safety, and the environment and enhance the quality of life for 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.

Through this recruitment, the Department is seeking to fill an Engineer Trainee vacancy in the Enforcement Division’s Administrative Enforcement Unit.

The Administrative Enforcement Unit is responsible for investigating potential noncompliance with state and federal air quality laws, primarily involving stationary sources of air pollution, and for pursuing administrative enforcement action in response to any such violations, as warranted.

Under general supervision, the incumbent will receive training on and perform duties relative to the above. The incumbent may perform other duties, as assigned.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join a team committed to the regulatory enforcement of state and federal air quality requirements at stationary air pollution sources throughout the state. Engineer Trainees learn to conduct comprehensive source inspections and to prepare enforcement cases to address noncompliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Trainees are required to attend formal training classes and to review self-study materials to enhance their knowledge of the principles and practices of air pollution control.

This position will require occasional in-state travel, e.g., to accompany field staff on inspections and investigations of stationary sources of air pollution. This position will require infrequent out-of-state travel, e.g., for training and to attend regional and national workgroups and conferences.

Position Highlights:
This position will be located at DEEP Headquarters, at 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106. This is a full-time, 35 hour per week, Monday-Friday position. The position may include opportunities for a hybrid schedule that includes telework.
Examples of Duties:
Specific programmatic responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Draft and recommend the issuance of Notices of Violation to address noncompliance with federal regulations and state statutes, regulations, permits, and orders.
  • Review information and data prepared by agency staff as part of the Notice of Violation record.
  • Review information and data provided by the Respondent as part of the Notice of Violation record.
  • Draft and recommend administrative enforcement actions, such as consent orders, to address noncompliance with state and federal air quality laws.
  • Calculating penalty recommendations.
  • Draft and recommend referrals to the Attorney General’s Office and Chief State’s Attorney’s Office, as warranted.
  • Discuss and negotiate the resolution of administrative enforcement actions with the Respondent.
  • Maintain confidential files and case documentation.
  • Draft and recommend the issuance of administrative orders to limit the emission of ozone precursor pollutants.
  • Coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with staff of 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.