What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildlife Management - Habitat Program WHAMM position at State of Connecticut - Department of Energy &...?
The Wetlands Habitat and Mosquito Management (WHAMM) program of the Wildlife Habitat Unit has statewide responsibility to conduct mosquito control activities in coastal and inland sites, applies herbicides to control invasive plants, operates light and heavy equipment in wetland environments, and assists in management activities on state wildlife areas. This position will work primarily with the Wetland Habitat and Mosquito Management (WHAMM) Program at its Franklin location but will assist others in the Wildlife Habitat Unit as needed.
WHAMM Seasonal Resource Assistant
- Approximately 6 months in duration not exceeding 1,030 hours total. 40 hours weekly.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be willing to obtain the required Connecticut Pesticide Junior Operator’s license (training and exam provided at no cost). Employee is required to work indoors in a variety of settings and out of doors in natural habitats in a variety of adverse weather conditions and under potentially hazardous field conditions (e.g., bee stings or insect bites, poison ivy, rocky terrain, mud, wetlands, etc.).
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 Roger Wolfe at Roger.Wolfe@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
Field work may include:
- Collecting baseline data to assist in making ecological restoration decisions;
- Preparation of permit applications;
- Assist staff in inspecting wetlands for mosquitoes and invasive plants;
- Mixing and applying pesticides to control as needed;
- Literature reviews and research of relevant technical studies and historic land use records related to wetlands and their use;
- Assist in wetland vegetation surveys, elevational surveys, and other wetland assessments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Ability to follow instructions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates possess additional levels of training and experience which may include any of the following:
- Experience with basic trade skills (e.g., carpentry, woodworking, masonry, grounds maintenance);
- Experience with towing light duty trailers or boats;
- CT boating certificate;
- Boating experience and operating outboard motor;
- Experience working in/with MS Office, Geographic Information System (GIS), data loggers, and survey equipment.
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.
