Burlington State Fish Hatchery #241211-3492VR-003

Introduction
Seasonal jobs at the Burlington State Fish Hatchery are great for those who would enjoy working outdoors and being part of a dedicated team.


Seasonal Resource Assistants

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• The positions are located at 34 Belden Rd, Burlington, CT.
• The positions are Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (with occasional weekends and holidays).
• The duration of these positions is six (6) months.
• Time frames for positions: March-August, May-October, November-April.
  
  
  

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Various duties related to the care, propagation, and stocking of fish, including loading fish onto stocking trucks, physically stocking fish in lakes and rivers across the state, transporting fish within the hatchery, feeding fish, cleaning fish rearing units, etc.
• Various building and grounds maintenance duties.
  
  
  

Selection Plan

Next Step

• If selected for interview, applicants will be contacted by the divisions hiring supervisor anticipated for March/April of 2025.
• If offered employment, new-hires must complete all new-hire paperwork prior to their first day of employment. This includes providing a copy of a state issued ID and acceptable documents as required for Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 form).
• Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check, which includes a review of employment, criminal and motor vehicle.
• DEEP is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment that complies with policies relating to safety, diversity, discrimination, and harassment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete mandatory trainings in the above areas, via an online platform prior to beginning on-site work duties.
  
  

For questions about the position, please contact David Piera at david.piera@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

• Various duties related to the care, propagation, and stocking of fish, including loading fish onto stocking trucks, physically stocking fish in lakes and rivers across the state, transporting fish within the hatchery, feeding fish, cleaning fish rearing units, etc.
• Various building and grounds maintenance duties.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Ability to follow instructions.


Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in grounds and building maintenance.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience related to aquaculture.
• General knowledge related to recreational fishing; especially involving local waters and salmonid species.
  
  
  

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.