Environmental Trainee Hybrid - ES

Position Overview

Environmental Trainee (35 Hour) within the Materials Management and Compliance Assurance (MMCA) Engineering and Enforcement Division / Pesticide Management Program (PMP) – Hartford, CT. Full‑time first‑shift schedule (Mon‑Fri, 8:00‑4:00 AM or 8:30‑4:30 PM) with hybrid flexibility. Training duration: one to three years, culminating in promotion to Environmental Analyst I.

• Conduct investigative and compliance inspections of pesticide use, including in‑person observation of businesses, individuals, landscapers, exterminators, farms, and marketplaces.
• Document case development, write inspection reports, and communicate technical information to the public and regulated community.
• Assist with enforcement activities and case documentation.
• Perform background checks, maintain valid driver’s license, and complete required OSHA 40‑hour hazardous materials training.

• Bachelor’s degree in plant science, entomology, limnology, biology, ecology, chemistry, environmental science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to obtain OSHA 40‑hour hazardous materials training.
• Knowledge of environmental policies, statutes such as FIFRA, WPS, Connecticut’s Pesticide Control Act, and state arborist laws.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• Experience or training with pesticides, pesticide application equipment, or related laboratory methods is preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret legislation and technical data; proficiency in computer software.

Competitive salary – $47,229 (Bachelor’s) to $48,933 (Master’s) per year during the first year of training. Eligibility for State of Connecticut benefits, health, pension, and employer‑sponsored Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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