Environmental Trainee (35 Hour) at State of Connecticut Executive Branch

University of the District of Columbia; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Connecticut is seeking dedicated professionals to join their Planning Section. This full-time role offers the chance to contribute to vital environmental initiatives and engage in meaningful work that impacts the community. With a commitment to professional growth and a flexible hybrid schedule, this position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career while making a difference in land and water resource management. Join a team focused on conserving and enhancing Connecticut's natural resources and be part of a sustainable economic future.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Professional growth and development opportunities

Flexible hybrid schedule

Job description

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• 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;
• Professional growth and development opportunities;
• This position will be assigned to our Planning Section.
• This position is full-time, 35 hours per week, working Monday through Friday.
• This position also offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule.

ABOUT US

The State of Connecticut, 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.

The Land & Water Resources Division (LWRD) specifically provides land use and harbor management planning, regulatory, and technical services related to the management and protection of Long Island Sound and its resources, water-dependent uses, and inland wetlands and watercourses. LWRD directly processes and reviews coastal resource permit applications; conducts investigations of violations of environmental laws and initiates appropriate enforcement actions; assists municipal partners in their administration of coastal land use and inland wetland and watercourse regulations; manages a coastal public access program and a harbor master program; administers and implements the Long Island Sound Blue Plan; provides federal and state coastal consistency reviews; and coordinates and implements a variety of habitat restoration, land conservation, and resource mapping initiatives.