Environmental Engineer 3 (Public Health) (35 Hour)

Introduction

We are seeking a skilled environmental engineering professional to support high‑quality, compliance‑focused drinking water infrastructure improvements across Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for an Environmental Engineer 3 to join the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program. Program Overview The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program provides low‑interest financing to support drinking water infrastructure projects that improve water quality, enhance system sustainability, address emerging contaminants, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Projects may include treatment facility upgrades, storage and pumping improvements, lead service line replacement, distribution system enhancements, and more. What We Can Offer You • Access to a comprehensive suite of state employee benefits • NEW: Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options • Opportunities for professional growth and career development • A commitment to supporting a healthy work/life balance Position Highlights • Independently review or lead teams evaluating engineering designs for large, complex drinking water infrastructure projects statewide • Review professional service and construction contracts for regulatory and procurement compliance • Conduct construction site visits to monitor progress and verify adherence to program requirements such as prevailing wage laws, American Iron and Steel provisions, and change order documentation • Review payment requests to determine eligibility under DWSRF funding • Coordinate meetings with public water systems, consulting engineers, municipalities, and state and federal partners regarding project status and funding opportunities • Collaborate regularly with internal and external partners including the DPH Fiscal Office, the Office of the State Treasurer, DEEP, and EPA Region 1 • Participate in workgroups developing policies and procedures that address programmatic challenges • Prepare and deliver presentations on Connecticut’s DWSRF program at state and national events • Provide training and mentorship to new program staff • Perform other related duties as assigned Schedule • Full‑time, 1st shift, 35 hours per week • Flex schedule and potential telework after the working test period, consistent with State policy Position Control Number (PCN): 153788 About Us The mission of the Department of Public Health 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—recognized as a human right and a priority of the state DPH fulfills this mission through the implementation of its Strategic Plan, guiding the work that ensures safe, sustainable, and equitable public health systems statewide.

Selection Plan

For Assistance in Applying • Review the�Applicant Tips on How to Apply. • Visit the�Applicant Reference Library�for additional support throughout the recruitment process. Before You Apply •�Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the posting by the closing date. These qualifications must be clearly specified on your application. •�Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and degrees accurately. Institutions must be accredited. For foreign education, provide equivalency documentation from a recognized U.S. accrediting service. •�Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act 21‑69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. Additional documents (cover letter, transcripts, performance reviews, etc.) may be requested later. •�Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all locations and shifts you are willing to work. Failure to do so may limit your consideration for specific vacancies. •�Timely Submission:�All application materials must be submitted by the posting deadline. Revisions cannot be made after you submit. Late submissions are rarely accepted; applicants may request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov�and providing documentation of incapacitating circumstances during the entire posting period. •�Salary Calculations:�For current state employees, salary calculations may differ between branches of state government. •�How to Apply:�The only way to apply is through the “Apply” or “Apply Online” buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center posting. After You Apply •�Check Your Status:�Email providers may delay messages. Regularly review your�Personal Status Board�for updates, questionnaires, and tasks. You may also enable SMS notifications. •�Referral Questions:�You may be required to complete Referral Questions (RQs) after the posting closes. Access them through your email or your Personal Status Board. •�Prepare for an Interview:�Only candidates whose experience aligns most closely with the role will be interviewed. Review the�Interview Preparation Guide�to get ready. •�Stay Connected:�Monitor your Personal Status Board daily and check all email folders (including spam). •�Future Vacancies:�Applications to this recruitment may be considered for future vacancies in this job class. •�Employment Rules:�Positions are filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit rules. Employees are also bound by the State Code of Ethics (www.ct.gov/ethics). Questions? We’re Here to Help Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide individual status updates. For recruitment updates, check your Personal Status Board or review the Frequently Asked Questions. For additional questions about the process, contact Ben Beaudry at�Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of�Public Health this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex engineering tasks in the maintenance of standards of sanitation in the design, construction and operation of facilities for water supply, water treatment and distribution, or solid and hazardous waste treatment and disposal, or in problems connected with abatement of pollution of public waterways and groundwater by sewage and industrial waste.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

In connection with sewage treatment and disposal: oversees statewide subsurface sewage disposal program; Conducts detailed engineering investigations and studies of operation of municipal, institutional, and private plants; Determines physical condition of plant, appraises plant facilities with reference to treatment and safety; Reviews and updates public health codes and technical standards; Trains and certifies sanitarians; Prepares technical engineering manuals; Monitors performance of local health departments; Reviews operating records and methods; Issues instructions; Makes recommendations to and confers with officials responsible for plant operations; Acts as consultant on treatment problems to public and private officials in state; Conducts engineering investigations of sewage and drainage systems in connection with water supply, water treatment, and plants; Inspects watersheds for possible sources of bacterial or chemical pollution; Investigates cross-connections between potable and non-potable supplies and complaints of abnormal tests with officials responsible for water treatment plant operation or development of public water supply sources; Issues steam, sanitary sewer, and groundwater discharge permits; Performs related duties as required. WORKING LEAD: As assigned by a supervisor, may distribute, prioritize, oversee and review unit work; May provide staff training and assistance; May conduct or assist in conducting performance evaluations; May act as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staffs and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; May recommend policies and standards; May prepare reports and correspondence; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of environmental engineering with reference to water supply, sewage and refuse disposal; methods and practices of sewage and industrial waste treatment, pollution abatement, and water purification; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to conduct detailed environmental engineering investigations and studies; Ability to prepare, review, and evaluate plans and sketches of water, and waste treatment facilities; conduct and interpret chemical, bacteriological, and microscopic analyses of water and wastes; lead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) 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

•�Engineering experience in drinking water treatment, distribution systems, water quality management, and source water protection •�Experience reviewing and evaluating complex engineering designs, plans, and specifications for drinking water infrastructure •�Experience preparing technical reports, delivering presentations, and supporting policy or guideline development for drinking water programs •�Experience with federal and state procurement requirements, including prevailing wage rules and NEPA/CEPA environmental review processes for state- and federally funded engineering and construction projects •�Experience managing, prioritizing, and tracking multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines •�Experience working both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders •�Experience mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to junior engineering staff

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from on-site/in the field environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year-round weather conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.� As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Salary : $80,377 - $110,249