Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And Related) (35 Hour) Target Class Siting Analyst 1 ([...]

Connecticut Careers Trainee (Engineering And Related) (35 Hour) Target Class Siting Analyst 1 (Economic)
Location: New Britain, CT
Date Opened: 10/2/2024 1:10:00 PM
Salary: $48,410* - $66,636/year (*New state employees start at the minimum)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 10/16/2024 11:59:00 PM

Are you a recent engineer graduate with a passion for analysis in economic and environmental issues? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!

The Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) has an exciting position available to join our team as a Connecticut Careers Trainee with a target class of Siting Analyst 1 (Economic). This position will be located in New Britain, CT.

What we can offer you:
As a part of our team, you can expect the following:
Explore our new State Employee Benefits Overview page to get an understanding of the various benefits we provide to our employees.
The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule! This recognition highlights our commitment to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Professional growth and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We believe in investing in our employees' success.
A healthy work/life balance is a priority for us. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of all employees.

Position Highlights:
This position will work first shift, 35 hours per week, on a Monday to Friday schedule with telework.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

1. Process requests for the sharing of towers and modifications/upgrades to existing facilities;
2. Analyze costs, public need and environmental impact of proposed energy and telecommunications facility construction, operation and maintenance;
3. Maintain the statewide database of telecommunications facilities;
4. Update the Statewide Telecommunications plan;
5. Draft reports and other facility-related documents.

About us:
The CSC is responsible for:
Balancing the need for adequate and reliable public utility services at the lowest reasonable cost to consumers with the need to protect the environment and ecology of the state and to minimize damage to scenic, historic, and recreational values;
Providing environmental standards for the location, design, construction, and operation of public utility facilities that are at least as stringent as federal environmental standards and that are sufficient to assure the welfare and protection of the people of CT;
Encouraging research to develop new and improved methods of generating, storing, and transmitting electricity and fuel and of transmitting and receiving television and telecommunications signals with minimal damage to the environment;
Promoting the sharing of telecommunications towers in order to avoid unnecessary proliferation;
Requiring annual forecasts of the demand for electricity together with the planning for facilities needed to supply the predicted demand.

Qualifications & Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.