Environmental Trainee (35 Hour)

Environmental Trainee (35 Hour) Hybrid Recruitment #260401-0196ES-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 4/6/2026 12:15:00 PM Salary $48,410 - $66,636/year •New to State employment start at the minimum of the salary range Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 4/14/2026 11:59:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is hiring an Environmental Trainee (35 Hour) for the Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse (WPLR), Remediation Division.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, Monday - Friday, and 35 hours per week with opportunities for a hybrid schedule that includes telework. As an Environmental Trainee with the Remediation Division, you will receive one year of on-the-job training for professional work in the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites. Additionally, you will be primarily responsible for assisting in fulfilling the critical mission of restoration, protection, and conservation of Connecticut's water and land resources and protection of public health and safety through: Compliance and enforcement of state and federal regulatory programs; Protection and conservation of water resources; and Reducing risks from historical contamination through site remediation.

ABOUT US

The 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 Water Protection & Land Reuse (WPLR), our mission is to work together for the restoration, protection, and conservation of Connecticut's water and land resources for current and future generations. For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!

SELECTION PLAN FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING

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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.

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.

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.

AFTER YOU APPLY

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Prepare For An Interview:

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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.

QUESTIONS?

WE'RE

HERE TO HELP

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 Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado at Alejandro.

Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

(NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency receives training in introductory professional environmental work for the development of technical and professional skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement to the professional environmental work of the agency; performs a wide variety of increasing difficult duties as technical skills are acquired during the course of the training period.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of basic theories, principles and practices of environmental and policy analysis; basic statistics; environmental program planning principles and practices; Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; analytical skills; research and organizational skills; Ability to understand and interpret legislation and technical data; utilize computer software.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience or education in environmental studies, natural resource management, chemistry, biology, geology, hydrogeology, geography, or physical sciences; Experience reviewing and interpreting technical environmental data; Experience or coursework in environmental investigations or cleanup of environmental media (i.e. soil, groundwater, and air); Experience or coursework in researching, evaluating and preparing reports based on environmental data and information; Experience or coursework in reading site plans, interpreting and using maps; Experience or coursework in communicating information verbally and in writing to peers, supervisors, municipal officials, or public audiences; Experience working in a team environment; and Experience or coursework in problem solving and conflict resolution.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from on site environments and moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions. CONCLUSION