Wildlife Habitat Management Program

Introduction

The Wildlife Habitat Management Program is a vital component of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Our team works year-round to maintain and enhance wildlife habitats throughout the state.

Position Highlights:

• Crew Leader: Leads groups of seasonal maintainers, overseeing tasks, WMA properties, and machinery operations.
• Maintainers: Maintain wildlife management areas, facilities in Burlington and Franklin, including parking lots, service roads, signs, gates, invasive plant control, tree planting, water control structures, and public shooting ranges.
• Technical Assistant: Creates GIS maps, manages databases, assists with drafting documents, and provides technical assistance.

Selecting the Right Candidate:

1. Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
2. Evaluate your application to ensure it's complete, indicating the location(s) and position(s) you're applying for.
3. Regularly check your email for notifications, as these positions are hired on a rolling basis throughout the year.
4. Contact Marlborough's Ann Kilpatrick (Ann.Kilpatrick@ct.gov), Burlington's Pete Picone (Peter.Picone@ct.gov), or Teresa Clark (Teresa.Clark@ct.gov) for questions about these positions.

Purpose of Job Class: Performs one or more tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Examples of Duties:

• Work as a team member or independently, willing to work outdoors in various adverse weather conditions and potentially hazardous field conditions.
• Obtain a DEEP pesticide applicator's license and assist in herbicide applications.
• Read paper and digital maps, navigate to worksites, and keep written records.
• Possess sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform required duties.

Crew Leader Responsibilities:

• Oversight of other seasonal staff.
• Assisting in creating work plans and scheduling.
• Using advanced abilities in specialized trades, operating chainsaws, tractors, and equipment.
• All duties of Seasonal Maintainer.

Seasonal Maintainer Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of parking lots, service roads, signs, gates, invasive plant control, tree planting, water control structures, and public shooting ranges.
• Opportunities to assist on other field projects according to employee interest.

Seasonal Technical Assistant Responsibilities:

• Creating and managing GIS maps, databases, and project tracking data.
• Gathering and summarizing data through oral and written communication.
• Updating and maintaining project and expenditure tracking databases.
• Visiting sites to aid in habitat management plans and proposals.
• Assisting with general technical assistance materials and responding to public inquiries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to follow instructions and possess necessary physical strength and stamina.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience towing utility trailers and operating light and medium-sized equipment.
• Experience with trade skills, such as carpentry, woodworking, masonry, and tree cutting.
• Experience with janitorial work.
• Experience working in Geographic Information System (GIS).

Special Requirements:

• Incumbents may be required to obtain and retain certifications, licenses, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• Physical requirements include possessing and maintaining adequate physical strength and stamina to perform duties.

Conclusion:
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.