Overview

Do you have experience involving technical analysis and interpretation of environmental program data or planning and implementing environmental programs?
Join us as an Environmental Analyst 1 and make a difference today! 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Environmental Analyst 1 to work within the Environmental Laboratory Certification Program (ELCP). The ELCP is responsible for certifying laboratories that test a variety of environmental contaminants including, but not limited to, air, water, soil, sediments, and wastes. This is accomplished by a system of on-site inspections, proficiency test (PT) samples, and document review (i.e. Lab QA Plans and SOPs). Additionally, the ELCP conducts compliance investigations.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
– Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
– Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
– Work Shift: Full-time, First Shift
– Work Hours: 35 hours per week
– A flex schedule and an opportunity to telework in accordance with State policies may be permitted following the successful completion of a working test period.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

– Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
– Professional growth and development opportunities
– A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Under the direct supervision of a Supervising Environmental Analyst, this position will be responsible for duties that will include, but are not limited to:
– Assist with analyzing documentation associated with quarterly Environmental Laboratory renewals;
– Assist with the Annual proficiency test data assessment and develop a process for data collection;
– Assist with new laboratory applications and documentation;
– Assist with Laboratory Director applications;
– Assist with the coordination of on-site assessments;
– Assist with conducting on-site assessments for non-drinking water environmental laboratories;
– Assist with laboratory communications;
– Assist with drafting regulation updates;
– Assist and coordinate program updates;
– Participate with the advisory committee;
– Participate in applicable webinars; and
– Perform other program related duties.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY:
The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:

– Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
– Preventing disease, injury, and disability
– Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.