Geologist (Environmental Analyst 2) Hybrid #261020-3407EE-001

Introduction

Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity!
The S tate of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) , Geological Survey is seeking a Geologist (Environmental Analyst 2) with experience in geologic mapping and GIS in to work in Hartford, CT.


What We Can Offer You

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 35 hours per week, and scheduled Monday - Friday following a hybrid work schedule.
• This position will produce and update geologic maps and datasets and contribute to a range of geological projects and programs while helping modernize the state’s geologic framework.
  
  
  

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.


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Selection Plan

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• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental program data and issues within the environmental field, developing recommendations on courses of action and assisting with the implementation of policy and program decisions.

In other state agencies this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental program data and issues, developing recommendations for courses of action and assisting with the implementation of policy and program decisions.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists in development of departmental, statewide or local environment and/or emergency response plans and programs;
• Researches, collects and analyzes resources, data and educational materials;
• Reviews and analyzes proposed projects for consistency with policies and statutes and assesses environmental impact;
• Conducts site investigations;
• Prepares environmental impact statements and recommends corrective actions and alternatives;
• Analyzes existing state policies, statutes, plans and regulatory programs and reviews pending legislation for environmental impact;
• Coordinates database maintenance and disseminates information;
• Assists in drafting new regulations, statutes, guidelines and other written materials;
• Assists in formulating policy options;
• Provides technical consultation to local, regional, state, federal officials and the public;
• Coordinates federal grant-in-aid programs and prepares related paperwork;
• Recommends enforcement actions and prepares reports;
• Reviews and makes recommendations on environmental permit requests;
• May prepare publications and guidelines on environmental protection, natural resources education and economic development issues;
• May develop and implement environmental and leisure service education programs;
• May testify at public hearings;
• May prepare enforcement actions;
• May serve as a legislative liaison;
• May serve as department representative on various regulatory and advisory boards and committees;
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of
• principles and practices in fields relative to environmental protection;
• principles and practices of environmental and policy analysis;
• local, state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and policies pertaining to environmental protection;
• environmental program planning principles and practices;
• statistics;
• Skills
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• in research and organization;
• Ability to
• understand and interpret legislation and technical data;
• utilize computer software.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience
Six (6) years of experience involving technical analysis and interpretation of environmental program data or planning and implementing environmental programs.


Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed

• College training in a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field including but not limited to the biological, earth, or physical sciences; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; geographic information systems; geography with a concentration in geographic information systems; natural sciences; or natural resources 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 a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field including but not limited to the biological, earth, or physical sciences; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; geographic information systems; geography with a concentration in geographic information systems; natural sciences; or natural resources may be substituted for five (5) years of the General Experience.
• NOTE: Education may only be substituted for a total of five (5) years.
• For state employees one (1) year of experience as an Environmental Analyst 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Esri ArcGIS Pro to create and edit geologic maps and spatial data;
• Experience with Python as a supporting programming language for GIS analysis and use-case modeling;
• Experience managing spatial geologic databases following the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Geologic Map Schema (GeMS);
• Experience with field-based bedrock geologic mapping;
• Experience setting up and collecting geologic field data using electronic data collection systems;
• Experience interpreting geologic data from more than one source, including geochemical and geophysical data;
• Experience preparing geologic maps and technical products for publication;
• Experience addressing uncertainty or conflicting information in geological work; and
• Experience managing more than one project and priority concurrently.
  
  
  

Special Requirements

• 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.
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from on-site 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.