In Modeling Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), is looking to hire a Engineer Trainee (35 Hour)for the Attainment Planning Group (APG) within the Bureau of Air Management (BAM), located in Hartford, CT.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit ourState Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees\r\n The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.\r\n\r\nPOSITION DETAILS:\r\nThis is a full-time, 35 hour per week, hybrid, Monday-Friday position.\r\nThe Attainment Planning Group (APG) is responsible for the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Implementing various aspects of the federal Clean Air Act, including the timely development of air quality attainment plans and other State Implementation Plans (SIPs) designed to demonstrate how emission reduction programs will ensure the State of Connecticut attains and maintains federal health-based national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS);\r\n Jointly preparing and disseminating daily air quality forecasts for criteria pollutants based on knowledge of meteorology, atmospheric chemistry and emissions of air pollutants;\r\n Analyzing and reviewing various air quality modeling outputs and satellite data used to support attainment demonstrations, interstate air pollution transport, air pollution episodes related to ozone and wildfire smoke and support compliance actions; and\r\n Analyzing air monitoring data sets to support the goals of the Air Bureau.\r\n\r\nSpecific duties of this position include:\r\n\r\n\r\n Assisting with engineering assessments including performing emission rate verifications, cost effectiveness studies and evaluation of emissions reduction strategies;\r\n Assisting in reviewing analyses of emission inventories for incorporation into regional photochemical grid modeling;\r\n Assisting in modeling stationary and/or mobile source emissions for air quality and transportation planning purposes, including developing skills and abilities necessary to run regional photochemical grid models using national inputs and/or Connecticut-specific inputs;\r\n Assisting in reviewing proposed federal regulations and performing calculations to quantify their effects on air pollution levels in Connecticut;\r\n Assisting in preparing detailed technical and engineering reports;\r\n Analyzing monitored air quality data and meteorology to determine interactions and trends;\r\n Perform basic technical research in matters related to air quality programs;\r\n Attending training to enhance knowledge of sources of air pollution and air pollution control;\r\n Assist with analyses of existing state and federal air quality policies, statutes, plans and regulatory programs;\r\n Assist with daily air quality forecasts are issued daily and develop associated email and press release communications as needed; and\r\n Perform related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\nPLEASE NOTE: This position receives training under the direction of a supervisor or senior staff for a period of one year. Promotion to Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 1 will occur after successful completion of the training program.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCareer progression within the State of Connecticut: starting with Engineer Trainee, advancing to Air Pollution Control Engineer 1, then Air Pollution Control Engineer 2, then Air Pollution Control Engineer 3, and ending at Supervising Air Pollution Control Engineer.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nABOUT US:\r\nDEEP 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n 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. \r\n Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below.\r\n Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.\r\n Preferred Shift/Location: 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.\r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.\r\n Salary Calculations: 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check yourPersonal Status Boardregularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n \r\n QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:\r\n Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rachel Allsop at rachel.allsop@ct.gov.\r\n Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for receiving training in introductory professional engineering work for the development of technical and professional engineering skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to the technical engineering work of the agency.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a wide variety of increasingly difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during course of training period.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge of basic engineering theories, principles and methods;\r\n Skill in the use of drafting and calculating instruments;\r\n Considerable ability to perform mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details;\r\n Ability to utilize computer software.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Bachelor's degree or coursework in engineering, meteorology, mathematics, or the physical sciences;\r\n Experience with technical writing and coursework in air pollution and air pollution control;\r\n Academic or professional experience with atmospheric chemistry and meteorology;\r\n Experience working with photochemical grid models and related outputs;\r\n Experience using R or Python and Visual Environment for Rich Date Interpretation (VERDI) or Power Business Intelligence (BI) to analyze and present data;\r\n Experience communicating technical information, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences;\r\n Experience working independently and in a team environment; and\r\n Experience meeting deadlines while managing competing priorities.\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

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

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.\r\n

Employment Type: Full-Time