Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), is currently recruiting for Environmental Protection Maintainer 2 positions within the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, State Parks and Public Outreach Division.
Position highlights
The current vacancies are located at Penwood State Park, Macedonia Brook State Park, Putnam Memorial State Park, and Topsmead State Forest.
This recruitment can be used for future vacancies, up to 12 months from posting for the Environmental Protection Maintainer 2 classification, which includes locations at :
- Burr Pond State Park, Torrington
- Lake Waramaug State Park, New Preston
- Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent
- Osbornedale State Park, Derby
- Penwood State Park, Bloomfield
- Peoples State Forest, Barkhamsted
- Putnam Memorial State Park, Redding
- Sherwood Island State Park, Westport
- Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden
- Squantz Pond State Park, New Fairfield
- Topsmead State Forest, Litchfield
This full-time, 40 hours per week position may require weekend duty for the active recreation season generally from Memorial Day to Labor Day, including holidays.
About us
Connecticut's system of state parks and forests, state boat launches, and waterways, provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation for residents and visitors alike. These range from camping and fishing to hiking, boating, and picnicking.
The Bureaus of Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources lead the agency's outdoor recreation efforts by acquiring and managing lands with an eye toward providing public use that is compatible with long term protection of natural resources.
DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut's economy and creating jobs - and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.
Selection Plan
Before you apply :
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.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.Important information for after you apply :
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 questionnaire'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.Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, 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.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, 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.Questions about this position should be directed to Mackenzie Robinson at mackenzie.robinson@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for independently performing maintenance and moderately skilled tasks in trade practices.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs general maintenance and moderately skilled maintenance work at facilities owned by or under control of the department's land, buildings and equipment including but not limited to simple automotive repairs and light equipment repairs;Sharpens saws and axes;Performs simple plumbing tasks such as a union change or faucet repairs, rough carpentry, painting, minor electrical repairs, etc.;Operates and maintains trucks, tractors, boats and related equipment;Uses and maintains firefighting equipment;May lead a small seasonal crew or group of firefighters;May do planting, transplanting, cutting and pruning;May perform tasks relating to care, propagation and stocking of fish including maintenance and repair of hatchery and stocking equipment;May work with blueprints and specifications;May work with support services in areas of general maintenance of lands, buildings and dams;May perform patrol and firefighting activities;May act as a firefighter;May perform clerical duties of very limited duration;May perform emergency first aid as needed;Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Interpersonal skills;Ability toperform general maintenance and semi-skilled trade tasks;
operate and make repairs to small tools and mechanical equipment;follow general instructions;utilize computer software.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in maintenance and repair work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Graduation from a secondary school with specialization in a trade pertinent to the operation, maintenance and development of natural resources may be substituted for the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience leading employees.Experience working in a hospitality or campground settingExperience operating lawn or garden equipment for professional or commercial landscaping.Experience in park and recreation facility maintenance operations; including carpentry, masonry, and structure repairs.Experience working independently on construction projects.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and CPR certificate.Incumbents engaged in the operation of heavy equipment will be required to possess and retain the necessary current licenses, permits and or certifications as required by federal and state laws and regulations.Incumbents performing skilled trade work may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses and or certifications as required by a particular trade.Incumbents may be required to operate a motor vehicle and to possess and retain the appropriate valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license, such as a Commercial Driver's License.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must be in good health and must have and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to effectively perform the duties of the class.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury working under varying weather conditions, lifting moderate weights, and handling chemical solutions.
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.
