Environmental Engineer 3 (Environmental Protection) (40 Hour) Hybrid #251008-753

Environmental Engineer 3 (Environmental Protection) (40 Hour) Hybrid Overview Environmental Engineer 3 in the Water Planning and Management Division (WPMD) of the Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse (WPLR), Municipal Wastewater Program, for the State of Connecticut. This is a full-time, first-shift, 40-hour-per-week position with telework opportunities where applicable. Responsibilities Oversee, review and prioritize multiple municipal wastewater funding projects, discharge permits and/or enforcement actions. Lead, coordinate and participate in internal and external stakeholder meetings with state and federal agencies, community organizations, consultants, and local, state and federal officials. Implement compliance of wastewater facilities with NEIWPCC TR-16 design and operation guidance and Clean Water Fund regulations. Guide municipalities through administrative processes for funding; recommend grant and loan requests and determine funding eligibility. Review engineering reports/plans regarding the design, construction, and operation of domestic wastewater treatment facilities and conveyance systems. Review Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plans. Draft NPDES discharge permits and general permits; monitor compliance for discharge permits; draft enforcement actions pertaining to discharge permits, sewer overflows, and community pollution. 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, and making cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy available. DEEP supports rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs, and fosters a sustainable economic future for the state. Within the Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse (WPLR), the Water Planning and Management Division’s mission is to monitor, assess, and restore water quality and provide adequate instream water quantity for current and future generations, focusing on water quality and water quantity programs for Long Island Sound, streams, rivers, and lakes. In DEEP's Water Planning and Management Division, the Municipal Wastewater Program provides guidance, funding, support, and regulatory oversight to municipalities regarding domestic wastewater discharged to Connecticut water bodies, including certification of wastewater treatment operators and issuing NPDES permits on behalf of the EPA. Selection Process & Application Help For assistance applying, review applicant tips and resources available through the official State of Connecticut online employment center. 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. Substitutions Allowed: College training in civil, chemical or environmental engineering may be substituted for the General Experience on a 15 semester hour per half-year basis, up to four years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree may substitute for one additional year of General Experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience in wastewater treatment and conveyance, including hydraulics, physical and biological treatment, and solids handling. Experience leading meetings and communicating regulatory or policy information to internal and external stakeholders, including the public. Experience communicating contentious information and handling conflict; navigating legal, political or financial project implications. Experience developing executive summaries that synthesize technical and environmental information. Experience managing, prioritizing, and tracking competing projects to meet deadlines; implementing or developing policies and procedures for program challenges. Experience working independently and in teams with stakeholders; administering, interpreting, or implementing projects pertaining to governmental grants. Experience drafting discharge permits, monitoring compliance, and enforcement. Experience leading long-term projects to address community pollution or sewer overflow mitigation. Special Requirements Incumbents may be required to travel. Working Conditions Work may involve on-site field environments with potential exposure to weather conditions and related discomfort. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Notes APPLICANT NOTES: This job description is not all-inclusive of every task or responsibility and may include additional duties as required. The immediate vacancy may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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