Research Analyst (Hybrid)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe�State of Connecticut,�Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)�is seeking to hire a Research Analyst to work within the Office of Equity and Environmental Justice to support (1) cumulative impacts assessment work associated with environmental justice rulemaking and eventual implementation, and (2) community engagement across the agency.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our�NEW�State Employee Benefits Overview�page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy�work/life balance�to all employees\r\n The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click�here�for more information\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, Monday - Friday, and 40 hours per week with opportunities for a hybrid schedule that includes telework.\r\n This position will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing environmental justice regulations for cumulative impacts.�\r\n As a research analyst, you will provide expert guidance on the identification of data indicators and measurements, support the justification for key indicators, and provide ongoing expertise on updated federal and state datasets for the state’s environmental justice screening and cumulative impacts tools.�\r\n After the regulations are adopted, this position will continue to focus on analyzing and interpreting cumulative impacts data, providing any technical assistance for industry and environmental justice stakeholders utilizing the cumulative impact data, and ensuring completeness of the cumulative impact assessment as a part of the environmental justice review within the permitting process.�\r\n Additionally, building upon the existing community engagement work within the agency and this office, this position will implement key stakeholder and community engagement activities focused on equity and environmental justice practices.�\r\n The candidate is expected to assist in project-specific data processing for the Office in collaboration with other parts of the agency in day-to-day tasks.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n ABOUT US�\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n 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.\r\n \r\n \r\n DEEP has statutory responsibilities to implement the state’s main Environmental Justice law that governs permitting and public participation in Environmental Justice areas, including providing guidance to regulated entities. In 2023, the Connecticut Legislature adopted Public Act 23-202, which amended the EJ law. This legislation expanded the notice requirements for certain permitting applications to provide more meaningful public participation. It also authorized the Commissioner to consider the cumulative impact of environmental and health stressors on communities where proposed permit applications would be sited.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n DEEP’s Office of Equity and Environmental Justice focuses, for the agency and its partners, on (1) Environmental Justice, (2) Tribal Affairs, and (3) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the agency. Your work within the office will support, for the state, meaningful community engagement and public participation, promote environmental justice and equity considerations in decision-making throughout the Department, support government-to-government consultation with tribes, and effectuate meaningful DEI reforms. You will report to the Office Director within the Office of the Commissioner and work with a team of environmental justice advocates.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t�\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\n\r\n\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.�\r\n 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. \r\n 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.�\r\n 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.\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). \r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview�Preparation Guide to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.�\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\n 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. D�vila-Hurtado�at�Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov.�\r\n \r\n \r\n Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!�\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in research design and implementation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Develops and implements formal research projects and assists in these activities on more comprehensive and complex research assignments;\r\n Analyzes, interprets and prepares data in a variety of ways;\r\n Prepares narrative and statistical reports;\r\n Develops computerized databases and analyzes and interprets computer generated reports;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n research methods and techniques;\r\n statistics;\r\n \r\n \r\n Skills\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n analyze data;\r\n develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis;\r\n understand agency related policies and procedures as they relate to research.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in research, data analysis or economics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n College training may be\r\n substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester\r\n hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4)\r\n years for a Bachelor's degree.\r\n A Master's degree in\r\n economics, statistics or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1)\r\n additional year of the General Experience.\r\n Successful completion of a\r\n Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of\r\n Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.\r\n \r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience or coursework in any of the following: epidemiology, environmental justice, health equity, public health, or environmental health;\r\n Experience writing technical reports, policy papers, white papers, or academic articles for a general audience that provide conclusions or recommendations supported by documented evidence;\r\n Experience facilitating community engagement or developing and implementing community engagement strategies;\r\n Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesizing results;\r\n Experience with oral and written communication, both digitally and in person to internal and external stakeholders; and\r\n Experience managing the development and completion of a project either with a team or individually.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196\r\nof the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of\r\npositions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single\r\ntitle for administrative purposes. As\r\nsuch, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or\r\nresponsibility.\r\n