State of Connecticut · 4 hours ago
Engineer Trainee (35 Hour) Target Class: EP Air Pollution Control Engineer 1 #251208-3389ES-001
The State of Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is seeking an Engineer Trainee for the Investigations Unit of the Bureau of Air Management. This role involves receiving training in professional engineering work, with a focus on air pollution control and community engagement.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain the Investigation Unit’s GMAP vehicle
Operate, maintain, and calibrate the air pollution analyzers within the GMAP vehicle
Operate and maintain the meteorological instrumentation and GPS within the GMAP vehicle
Maintain an inventory of spare parts, calibration gases, and other expendables necessary for the operation of the GMAP instrumentation
Gather, synthesize, and prepare GMAP-acquired air quality data for supervisory review
Validate GMAP-acquired data
Assist in establishing community-based air quality monitoring programs
Assist in conducting public outreach and participating in air quality workshops
Participate in programs that promote environmental justice and equity
Assist in developing emerging uses for the GMAP instrumentation
Attend classroom training, workshops, seminars, or meetings to maintain and grow knowledge of the latest technology, information, and research within the field of air monitoring and GMAP
Conduct acceptance testing of new equipment and prepare reports on findings
Conduct inspections of certain sources of air pollution
Respond to public complaints of potential air pollution incidents
Prepare inspection reports
Draft enforcement actions
Prepare memoranda and correspondence
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of basic engineering theories, principles and methods
Skill in the use of drafting and calculating instruments
Considerable ability to perform mathematical computations, making neat and accurate drawings and preparing minor design and structural details
Ability to utilize computer software
Preferred
Professional experience or academic coursework in the principles and practices of air pollution control
Professional experience or academic coursework in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of air pollution control statutes, regulations, and permits
Professional experience or completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline, or atmospheric science discipline
Experience gathering, organizing, synthesizing, analyzing, and presenting data sets utilizing mapping applications
Experience communicating technical, regulatory, and policy information pertaining to the air quality field to audiences verbally and in writing
Experience installing, operating, calibrating, repairing, or maintaining air pollution monitoring equipment
Experience reading and interpreting schematics, diagrams, and service manuals
Benefits
Thirteen (13) paid holidays each calendar year.
Company
State of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors.
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