What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quaddick State Park position at State of Connecticut - DEEP Outdoor Recreation?
Introduction
Ticket Booth Attendants Needed mid-April to mid-September. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Maintainers Needed mid-April to mid-October. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Crew Leaders Needed mid-April to mid-October. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total. Park Rangers Needed mid-May to Columbus Day. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1030 hours total. Park Ranger Supervisors Needed mid-April to Columbus Day. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total.
Selection Plan
1. Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment. 2. Ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut. 3. Regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error). 4. For questions about the position, please contact Matt Quinn at Matthew.Quinn@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
TICKET BOOTH ATTENDANT Provides general ticket booth services. Rings up and accepts parking fees, sells season passes, greets Park visitors, provides directions, checks in buses, answers questions about the Park, State Park rules and regulations and the local area. MAINTAINER Performs work related to the maintenance and operation of DEEP managed lands and facilities including, but not limited to, litter pickup, cleaning, mowing, raking, and painting. May use hand tools; may direct traffic in parking lots; may drive vehicles rated at 3/4 Ton Gross Vehicle Weight or less. Positions are also available for those with additional levels of training and experience. These positions involve the use of machinery and power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, tractors, medium duty vehicles and the use of skills in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs, grounds maintenance. Must be at least 18 years old. CREW LEADER Supervises and works with an assigned crew of Seasonal Maintainers in activities involving the operation and maintenance of DEEP programs and facilities. May assist in job planning and in preparation of materials lists; may operate machinery and power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, tractors, medium duty vehicles, and power tools; may perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment; may drive vehicles rated at 3/4 Ton Gross Vehicle Weight or less. Must be at least 18 years old. PARK RANGER Acts as primary visitor contact, interacting with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of the Park. Assists with operational, maintenance and protective duties as needed; may answer telephones and perform radio dispatch duties. Must be at least 18 years old. PARK RANGER SUPERVISOR Assists in the management of seasonal operations and programs in a recreational facility under the supervision of a Park and Recreation Supervisor. Resolves complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; trains, supervises and schedules Seasonal Park Rangers; evaluates work performance; acts as primary visitor contact; assists with protective duties as required; answers telephone and performs daytime radio dispatch duties. Must be at least 18 years old.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Ability to follow instructions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
TICKET BOOTH ATTENDANT Experience in retail and or customer service MAINTAINER Experience in custodial work, landscaping or a related skilled trade CREW LEADER Experience in custodial work, landscaping or a related skilled trade PARK RANGER Experience with outdoor recreation facility operations PARK RANGER SUPERVISOR Extensive experience in outdoor recreation management
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.� Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following: Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.� Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.� College training in a specific field.� Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific State facilities.� Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class. Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.
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.
Salary : $16 - $19