Environmental Trainee | |||||
Company: State of Connecticut Location: Hartford, CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 01/17/2025 Expire Date: 02/17/2025 Salary: 50-75 Job Categories: Environmental |
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Environmental Trainee The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is hiring an Environmental Trainee (35 Hour) for the Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance (MMCA), Sustainable Materials Management Policy and Planning (SMMPP) Division. This is a one to three-year training classification and upon successful completion of the training period, the incumbents will be promoted to an Environmental Analyst 1. *Salary Note: During the first year of training, Environmental Trainees with a Bachelor's degree earn $47,229 per year, and Environmental Trainees with a Master's degree earn $48,933 per year. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU -Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page! -The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule; -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; -Professional growth and development opportunities; -A healthy work/life balance for all employees! Position Highlights -This is a hybrid full-time position (some teleworking allowed) based out of DEEP Headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut. -The schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Hours are flexible between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. -As an Environmental Trainee in the SMMPP Division, tasks may include assistance with activities to implement the State’s Commercial Organics Recycling Law; management and coordination of GIS data-based work; statistical analyses; and other related duties. About Us The Connecticut 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. Within the Bureau of Materials Management & Compliance Assurance (MMCA), our mission is to work to ensure the proper management - handling, use, recycling and disposal - of materials including municipal solid waste, recyclable materials, pesticides, mercury, PCBs, and petroleum products. Through a number of different mechanisms - outreach and education, product handling efforts and phase outs, training, and regulatory activity - the Department is working to develop better stewardship of these materials to protect environmental quality and public safety for Connecticut's current and future generations. Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program. Contact Information
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The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors. As a small state, we have so much to offer – education, employment, culture, travel, nature, history and recreation - each of these opportunities positively impact our citizens and businesses. While Hartford is Connecticut’s state capital and home to many of our agency offices, we are proud to offer positions located throughout the state. Some of our most popular work sites are located in Bridgeport, Enfield, Middletown, New Haven, Torrington, and with a higher demand throughout the Fairfield County. We are seeking to hire employees for locations statewide who find inspiration in our culture and values, specifically: - Committed to making an impact - Serving the public through meaningful work - Seeking limitless opportunities to grow - Enjoy a work/life balance (with competitive benefits) - Interested in diversity and fresh perspectives If you can see yourself contributing to our vision, we encourage you to apply to join us! |