Introduction Do you want to be part of a great team of engineers shaping the future of Transportation in Connecticut? If so, read below and apply today! The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is now accepting applications for an Environmental Compliance Senior Engineer (Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) opportunity within the Environmental Compliance Unit, in the Division of Facilities & Transit, at our Headquarters in Newington. WE CAN OFFER YOU Competitive starting salary MOU, page 21 Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. Join an award-winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024! The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging, and ample free parking at our Newington Headquarters building, with easy access from major highways or by public transportation. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS First Shift Full Time, 40 hours per week Monday through Friday Location: Newington, CT Hybrid (in-office/telework) and alternate work schedules may be available THE ROLE The Environmental Compliance office is a support unit for many of the Department of Transportation's day-to-day operations and the design and construction phases of the Department's capital project program. The Environmental Compliance unit provides technical support and regulatory guidance to other Department units on matters related to regulated wastes and contaminated materials. Environmental Compliance staff coordinate the environmental investigations that evaluate for the presence or extent of contaminated soil or groundwater at the Department of Transportation's operating facilities or in advance of planned capital projects. Environmental Compliance staff also coordinate pre-construction or pre-demolition hazardous building material surveys. The Environmental Compliance Office serves as the DOT's liaison with federal and State agencies that regulate remediation and abatement activities. Environmental compliance support is provided on matters related to the quality of stormwater associated with facilities that support the Department's maintenance operations and transportation infrastructure in general. The position requires considerable knowledge of contemporary techniques, concepts, and procedures employed in the field of engineering, as applied to the Department of Transportation. APPLICATION DETAILS Applicants must be available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc., within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary, and must possess and retain a valid driver's license. Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, Professional Engineer (PE) license number and expiration date, if applicable, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application. ABOUT US As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here! Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee! Selection Plan This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. To Apply: In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 individual listed on this job posting. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. 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Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months. 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 which is available at Connect With Us: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sharon McIntosh, at . Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working lead who assists a supervisor in supervising a designated group of employees and/or for performing the most complex engineering or related tasks in one or more aspects of engineering projects or studies in the areas of administration, bridge design, design, drainage, electrical, foundations, hydraulics, maintenance, operations, pavement management, regulation compliance, rehabilitation, research, traffic or utilities. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES As an Environmental Compliance Senior Engineer (Transportation Engineer 3 (Engineering) in the Environmental Compliance Unit, you may be assigned working lead responsibility for lower-level engineers and may perform advanced environmental engineering work. Duties may include: Collaborate with other operating units, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), other state and federal agencies, and other outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures Review and interpret proposed state and federal legislation, DEEP general permits . click apply for full job details