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State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Connecticut Careers Trainee (CCT) Environmental Planner in Newington, Connecticut
Connecticut Careers Trainee (CCT) Environmental Planner
Natural Resource Planning Unit
Recruitment # 240617-1993FS-001
Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 6/20/2024 1:00:00 PM
Salary $55,328- $76,156 annually *Salary effective 6/28/2024
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 6/28/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://www.ct.gov/) , Department of Transportation ( DOT (https://portal.ct.gov/DOT) ), is now recruiting for a Connecticut Careers Trainee (CCT) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1993FS&R1=&R3=) -Environmental Planner in the Natural Resource Planning Unit, part of the Office of Environmental Planning. This position is within the Bureau of Policy & Planning, at our headquarters, located in Newington, CT.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Professional growth and development opportunitie s
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
First shift
Location: Newington, CT
This position is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit
This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found HERE (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/OPM/OLR/Notices/2021-TW-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf) . Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic motivated candidate for this entry level opportunity to work collaboratively with our design teams to identify and analyze potential impacts to water and natural resources and obtain necessary approvals and permits for Department projects.
The Natural Resource Planning Unit performs early screening of Department projects for resource concerns, and coordinates projects with State and Federal resource agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S Coast Guard, and CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP). The unit oversees natural resource identification and assessment, performs wetland delineations, and conducts habitat evaluations and coordination required under State and federal laws and regulations. This unit also oversees site selection, design, monitoring and stewardship of the Department’s compensatory mitigation sites and aids with determining permitting needs for Department projects and acquires permit approvals for State designed projects that impact water and natural resources.
The position in the Office of Environmental Planning requires knowledge regarding water and natural resource identification and assessment of potential impacts; as well as avoidance, minimization, and mitigation techniques; knowledge with both State and federal water and natural resource permitting requirements is preferred; as well as understanding of both federal and State related environmental topics and issues as they apply to FHWA, FTA and FRA and State funded projects.
This CCT position will be responsible for performing wetland delineations, including vegetation and soil surveys, completing environmental studies, habitat assessments and analysis, and will require regular field work in varying weather conditions.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Production and review of reports required to identify resources which may be affected by transportation improvement projects;
Preparation and review of permit applications, coordination documents, and supporting materials for all modes of transportation projects;
Reading and interrupting design plans;
Working collaboratively with project engineers and design teams, elected officials, and the traveling public;
Conducting necessary coordination with State and Federal regulatory agencies; familiarity with ArcGIS, as well as performing related duties as required.
APPOINTMENT
The length of the development program is determined by the experience and training requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent. At the completion of the development program incumbents must meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class. The program cannot be less than one (1) year and cannot exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.
Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service.
All appointments to this class shall be under terms of a development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Commissioner of Administrative Services. All development programs must be approved by the Department of Administrative Services prior to appointment to this class.
Eligibility for promotion to the target classification of Transportation Planner 1 is earned upon successful completion of the training program.
Target class: Transportation Planner 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8875FS&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) (Environmental Planner)
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree will serve a two (2) year training program.
Candidates with a Master’s degree in a closely related field may be eligible for a shorter training period.
SALARY NOTE (https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/comp-plans-pdfs/2024-comp-plans-pdf/2024/p-4/fs-40-hr-2024-06-28.pdf) *effective 6/28/2024
First year of training: Bachelor's degree and/or qualifying experience: FS 15 Step 1 ($55,328/year) Master's degree: FS 15 Step 2 ($57,320/year)
Second year of training: General rate: FS 15 Step 5 ($63,306/year)
The salary for an employee who completes any of the above minimum requirements after initial appointment to the Connecticut Careers Trainee job class will be adjusted commensurate with the schedule above and effective the pay period following the date the master’s degree has been conferred or the pay period following the date the appropriate number of credits as indicated above have been earned.
For current state employees, compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class manual.
ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible, and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving the State’s resources. DOT is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.
Selection Plan
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
To Apply:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov .
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Important Information After You Apply:
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Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov .
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional position.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
In a department or institution receives training in introductory governmental work for development of skills and knowledge in field of public administration in order to qualify for advancement into agency professional positions;
Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during course of training period;
Field work in all weather conditions may be required and travel primarily within the State will be necessary.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
acquire knowledge and skills required for the target classification;
understand, evaluate and solve problems by exercising judgement and logic;
read, interpret and understand written material;
perform basic arithmetical computations;
interpret charts, graphs and tables;
learn and reason;
establish and maintain cooperative relations with superiors, associates and general public;
utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in biology, ecology, soil science, environmental or regional planning, environmental science, natural resources management, or closely related degree.
Experience in wetlands, watercourses, soil science, wetland vegetation, and natural resources identification and evaluations through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience in fish and wildlife identification and habitat assessments through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience working with relevant State and Federal laws, statutes, and regulations particularly in regard to the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience with delineating State and federal inland wetlands, and tidal wetlands, including vegetation and other coastal resource identification through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience or training communicating and working collaboratively within a team and with external groups; through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience interpreting media such as aerial photography and mapping through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience developing presentations and effectively delivering complex materials to a variety of audiences, in both written and verbal formats through course work, work experience, or internships.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office 365, ESRI ArcGIS and related software and interpreting other published documents and media such as aerial photography.
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.
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