Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), is seeking to fill (1) Air Pollution Control Engineer 3 (35 Hour) position for our Enforcement Division’s Source Emissions Monitoring Unit.

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Position Highlights

This hybrid position is full-time on first shift, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday and based out of our DEEP Headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut.
The Source Emissions Monitoring Unit is responsible for:
Overseeing stack testing of stationary source to assess compliance with emission limitations based upon statutes, regulations, permits, and orders;
Overseeing audits of continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) to assess conformance with applicable performance specifications; and
Initiating enforcement action to address noncompliance with emission limitations and performance specifications.
Under general supervision, as an Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 3 you will be responsible for performing the most technically complex duties as described above, including training and mentoring assigned staff. You will also lead the implementation of programs and initiatives with the Source Emissions Monitoring Unit.
Visit the Examples of Duties section for more information on the role.

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.

MISSION OF DEEP'S BUREAU OF AIR MANAGEMENT (BAM)

Within the Bureau of Air Management (BAM), our mission is to work for clean air to protect human health, safety, and the environment and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Connecticut by implementing regulatory programs and supporting policies to advance clean air and climate change objectives, advance radiation safety, and promote public health. The Bureau consists of four divisions: Planning & Standards, Engineering, Radiation, and Enforcement.

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

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.
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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Management this class is accountable for acting as a working lead and/or for performing the most complex tasks in engineering studies of the effectiveness of stationary- and mobile- source air pollution controls involving air pollution monitoring equipment and the enforcement of air pollution regulations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Specific programmatic responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

Lead programs and initiatives within the Source Emission Monitoring Unit;
Independently review and negotiate stack test protocols of all complexities;
Independently audit stack test programs of all complexities to ensure conformance with the applicable test methods, including state and federal testing guidance;
Independently review stack test results of all complexities and verify emission calculations;
Independently review and negotiate Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA) test plans;
Independently audit RATA test programs to ensure conformance with the applicable test methods, including state and federal testing guidance;
Independently review RATA results and verify emission calculations;
Review and negotiate CEMS Plans as required by Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies Section 22a-174-4a for sources utilizing CEMS for compliance verification;
Coordinate and conduct compliance and enforcement activities with other groups within the Bureau and Department and with outside government agencies;
Draft and recommend the issuance of Notices of Violation to address violations of federal regulations and state statutes, regulations, permits, and orders;
Provide comments and feedback on pending air permitting matters
Train and mentor assigned staff.
Additionally, the position will require routine in-state travel to audit stack testing and CEMS audits as well as infrequent out-of-state travel for training and to attend regional and national work groups and conferences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of sources and types of air pollution and methods of control;
Knowledge of
- laws and regulations concerning air pollution engineering and control;
- data collection and analysis techniques;
- instrumentation and techniques for monitoring air pollution;
- quality assurance plans;
- industrial, mechanical and chemical processes;
- engineering-related computer applications;
Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
- design, calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain telemetry, meteorological monitoring and electronic data handling equipment;
- evaluate cost effectiveness of air pollution control equipment;
- utilize computer software;
- lead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience as an engineer or scientist in an air pollution control program or as an engineer or technician in the installation, operation, calibration, modification, maintenance and repair of chemical, mechanical, meteorological and electronics equipment and instruments including two (2) years of experience directly related to air pollution control.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in applied mathematics, biological or physical sciences, engineering, meteorology, public health or statistics 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 Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in applied mathematics, biological or physical sciences, engineering, meteorology, public health or statistics may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
For state employees one (1) year of experience as an Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 2 or two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Engineer 1 may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience leading projects, including leading staff, in the air pollution measurement field;
Experience applying U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test methods as outlined by EPA’s Air Emission Measurement Center;
Experience auditing the performance of continuous emission monitoring systems pursuant to state and federal regulations;
Experience analyzing air pollution data and quantifying actual emissions utilizing emission calculation methodologies;
Experience interpreting, applying, and enforcing state and federal air pollution control statutes, regulations, and permits;
Experience communicating technical, regulatory, and policy information pertaining to the air quality field to governmental, business, nonprofit and lay audiences verbally and in writing.

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 Operator’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury, physical harm, discomfort and to moderately disagreeable working conditions on occasion.

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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