What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kettletown State Park and Campground position at State of Connecticut?
Introduction
Ticket Booth Attendants
- Needed mid-April through mid-September. 5 shifts per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total.
Interpretive Guides
Maintainers
Crew Leaders
Campground Office Staff
Campground Supervisors
Park Rangers
Selection Plan
Next Step :
For questions about the position, please contact Jeffery Dery at jeffery.dery@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.
INTERPRETIVE GUIDE
Acts as primary visitor contact, works to increase the public's understanding, appreciation, enjoyment of, and concern for the natural resources of our State Parks; conducts a variety of interpretive programs that may include, but not limited to, lectures, classes, tours, field walks, canoe trips, campfire programs, and special events to a wide variety of audiences; may assist with program development; cleans Nature Center, displays and animal cages / tanks; feeds and cares for animals. Must be fluent in English.
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.
CAMPGROUND OFFICE STAFF
Provides general camp office support services; registers campers; checks in reservations; collects camping fees; directs visitors; provides directions; and answers questions about the campground, State camping rules and regulations, campground activities, and the local area. Must be fluent in English.
CAMPGROUND SUPERVISOR
Assists in managing the total operation of a State-owned campground under the supervision of a Park and Recreation Supervisor; acts as primary visitor contact, interacting with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of the Park. Resolves complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; oversees opening and closing procedures; trains, supervises and schedules camp office staff; evaluates work performance; registers campers; checks in reservations; collects camping fees; directs visitors; provides directions; answers questions about the campground, State camping rules and regulations, campground activities, and the local area. Must be fluent in English and 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 fluent in English and at least 18 years old.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Ability to follow instructions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
TICKET BOOTH ATTENDANT
INTERPRETIVE GUIDE
MAINTAINER
CREW LEADER
CAMPGROUND OFFICE STAFF
CAMPGROUND SUPERVISOR
PARK RANGER
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
