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Environmental Analyst 3


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 80478 - 115832
Posted: 21 August 2026 (16 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEEP) has an exciting opportunity for a Geologist to jointhe Connecticut Geological Surveyas anEnvironmental Analyst 3.

What We Can Offer You
Position Highlights
The Connecticut Geological Survey is seeking a geologist with expertise in bedrock mapping to map and remap Connecticuts complicated metamorphic terranes. The roleoffers the opportunity to lead and conduct bedrock mapping projects from field investigations through geologic map and dataset production with substantial responsibility for advancing Connecticuts geologic mapping program. This geologist will also mentor seasonal staff and play a key role in both modernizing the states geologic framework and in rebuilding a small state survey.

Responsibilities of this role include:
Adhering to the geology mission of the CGNHS (CGS Ch.462 Sec.24-1 to 24-4).
Overseeing technical reviews of quarry geologic source reports and geochemical data therein associated with aggregate for use in concrete under Connecticut General Statues 22a-349c and 22a-349d.
Serving as the Principal Investigator on federally funded projects.
Coordinating geological field surveys and provide technical direction for scientific research public engagement activities and professional services.
Providing scientific support and advice to federal and state government officials private developers non-profit organizations educators students the media and public.
Fostering collaborative relationships with the academic community municipal stakeholders Councils of Governments (COGs) State and Federal agencies non-profits and the public.
Collaborating with other State Geological Surveys in the formulation of National earth science policies programs and related issues.
Serving on internal and external State and National committees as a scientific representative of the DEEP and the State of Connecticut.
Collecting compiling analyzing and preserving data pertaining to the geologic environment.
Managing the preparation and publication of reports and maps on the geology and natural resources of the State.
Promoting FAIR data principles Findable Accessible Interoperable and Reusable for Connecticut geological collections maps reports and Geographic Information Systems data.
Mentoring staff and student interns in development of applied geological research and foster their professional advancement.
Maintaining technical and scientific expertise in the geosciences as an active member of the scientific community through professional affiliations and activities.

This is a full-time Monday-Friday position 35 hours/ week.

About us
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 Connecticuts economy and creating jobs and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

The State Geological and Natural History Survey was established in 1903 by the CT Legislature (CGS Ch462) The Connecticut Geological Survey is a non-regulatory entity dedicated to serving the geoscience information and mapping needs of the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection and the public.

The Survey compiles geoscience information provides mapping services and develops interpretive maps and reports for use in environmental policy resource management hazards mitigation and educational outreach.
The CT Geological Survey works cooperatively with State Colleges and Universities State and Federal Agencies Municipalities and Professional Organizations to meet the geoscience information and mapping needs of DEEP and the public. The CT Geological Survey supports graduate research and applied geologic mapping through University partnerships.
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    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental program data and issues within the environmental field developing recommended actions and programs and implementing policy and program decisions.

    In other state agencies this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental program data and issues developing recommended actions and programs and implementing policy and program decisions.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    WORKING LEAD:

    • As assigned by the supervisor distributes prioritizes assigns and reviews unit work;
    • Provides staff training and assistance;
    • Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
    • Acts as liaison with operating units agencies consultant staff and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
    • Recommends policies and standards;
    • Prepares reports and correspondence;
    • Performs related duties as required.

    ADVANCED WORKING LEVEL:

    • Conducts specialized planning research inventory environmental quality and natural resource studies;
    • Provides technical assistance in identifying state resources planning and implementing natural resource education programs and formulating environmental policies and management practices;
    • Designs elements to be included in plans;
    • Develops programs and regulations to implement environmental policy;
    • Serves as program coordinator;
    • Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation or projects for consistency with policies plans and statutes;
    • Designs and conducts site investigations;
    • Prepares environmental impact statements and recommends corrective actions and alternatives;
    • Coordinates permit monitoring and enforcement activities;
    • Reviews and coordinates grants programs;
    • Reviews and makes recommendations regarding permit and registration requests;
    • Serves as department representative on various regulatory and advisory boards and committees;
    • Prepares informational and educational materials grant applications legal documents budget information and review and enforcement reports;
    • Oversees development and preparation of publications and guidelines on environmental protection natural resource education and other issues;
    • Serves as agency program coordinator;
    • Monitors and testifies at public hearings;
    • Serves as a legislative liaison;
    • Makes recommendations on policies or standards;
    • Prepares reports and correspondence;
    • Leads lower level staff on assigned projects;
    • Performs related duties as required.
    KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
    • Considerable knowledge of
      • principles and practices in fields relative to environmental protection;
      • principles and practices of environmental and policy analysis;
      • environmental program planning principles and practices;
    • Knowledge of
      • local state and federal laws statutes regulations and policies pertaining to environmental protection;
      • statistics;
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Skills in research and organization;
    • Ability to
      • understand and interpret legislation and technical data;
      • utilize computer software;
    • Supervisory ability.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
    Seven (7) 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 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; 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 Bachelors degree.
    • A Masters degree in a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field including but not limited to 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; 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 2 or two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Analyst 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience completing independent graduate-level or professional research in bedrock geology or earth sciences.
    • Experience conducting bedrock geologic mapping in metamorphic terranes including responsibility for field investigations data collection interpretation.
    • Experience interpreting structural features involving folds foliations lineations shear zones and brittle and ductile faults.
    • Experience developing bedrock geologic maps cross-sections and associated geospatial datasets.
    • Experience integrating geophysical and geochemical datasets to support bedrock geologic mapping and interpretation.
    • Experience producing geologic maps and managing geospatial data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including Esri ArcGIS Pro.
    • Experience mentoring supervising and providing technical guidance to entry-level or seasonal staff.
    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 Operators 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.

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