State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for supervising a staff responsible for performing a range of complex assignments dealing with a division's field operations.

Receives general direction from an employee of higher grade.

Supervises professional and technical employees, Qualified Craft Workers, Environmental Protection Maintainers and other staff as assigned.

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans area work; establishes and maintains area procedures; develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence including reports on use and condition of facilities; supervises development and maintenance projects on state-owned facilities and land including parks, forests, wildlife management areas, recreation facilities and hatcheries; analyzes maintenance operations and programs and recommends changes; coordinates utilization of equipment and personnel; oversees special programs; acts as a department representative; may assist in preparation of land acquisition, use and development plans; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of facility, park and recreation area operation and maintenance; considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment in construction, maintenance, operation and repair of building equipment and grounds; knowledge of land use planning; knowledge of recreational law enforcement; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to initiate and oversee projects; ability to read and interpret blueprints; ability to prepare reports and records; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

Seven (7) years of experience in operation, development, and maintenance of natural resources programs and facilities.

1. College training in the areas of civil engineering or natural resources management may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in civil engineering or natural resources management may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

Classified/Competitive

(40)-Outdoor Recreation

(09)-PROTECT SERV (NP-5)

(4)-Protective Service

PS 21

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Environmental Protection Operations Supervisor in Salary Group PS 21 approved effective March 9, 2012. (Revised to implement step adjustment and modify content as a part of the 2022 NP-5 Contract Negotiations) Final No. 22-125

10/07/2022