Alternative Treatment Systems Program Manager(Durational Project Manager | Hybrid)

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health is hiring!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as our Alternative Treatment Systems Program Manager.  This position will develop an Alternative Treatment Systems (ATS) program within the Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch’s Environmental Health Section. Alternative treatment systems utilize advanced mechanical technologies that surpass conventional septic systems in treating wastewater and removing pollutants.

This program will work closely with the Environmental Engineering Program. The ATS Program will address environmental and housing development needs in Connecticut and will help DPH assist with achieving the Governor's housing development goals and addressing the unique wastewater management challenges in underserved areas.

Please Note: This position is durational with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2028

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Section: Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch’s Environmental Health Section
• Work Schedule: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
• Work Hours: Typical work schedule of Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT | May require both in state and out of state travel

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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

Under the direct supervision of a Public Health Section Chief, this position will be responsible for duties that will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Developing the ATS program.
• Developing regulations and standards for AT system design, installation, and operation.
• Establishing a licensure program for installers and operators of AT systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, performance tracking, and effective enforcement.
• Creating a training and certification program for local health officials.
• Overseeing the AT technology product review process for new and continued use in Connecticut.
• Chairing a Technical Advisory Committee for AT systems.
• Supervise and manage program staff.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

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.

Selection Plan

This position will be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Sections 5-198 (14) and 5-270 (g) of the Connecticut General Statutes.





FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: 

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Please Note: 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.

TO APPLY

• 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. 
• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.
• You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
• In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

AFTER YOU APPLY 

• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. 
• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
• 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, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
• 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 www.ct.gov/ethics.

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. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Pamela Rochette at Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov. 

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for making or conducting a special inquiry, investigation, examination or installation pursuant to Section 5-198(n) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Develop regulations and standards for Alternative Treatment system design, installation, and operation.
• Establish a licensure program for installers and operators of Alternative Treatment systems. 
• Create and implement a comprehensive training and certification program for health officials.
• Oversee the technology product review process for new and existing alternative treatment systems, determining their suitability for use in Connecticut.
• Chair a Technical Advisory Committee for Alternative Treatment systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience utilizing leadership and project management skills, particularly in developing programs.
• Experience working with Alternative Treatment Systems.
• Experience working with Subsurface Sewage Installation.
• Experience conducting trainings to diverse groups.
• Experience developing regulations and standards.
• Experience working with federal, state and local partners to address a public health issue.
• Experience convening and chairing advisory committees.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.