STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Environmental Protection Maintainer 1

Quinebaug Valley Trout Hatchery

Recruitment #190613-3487PS-001

Introduction

 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) operates the Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery located at 141 Trout Hatchery Rd, Central Village, CT 06332. The Hatchery is located on approximately 2,000 acres of state owned land and was constructed in 1971 at a cost of 2.5 million dollars.  The water is supplied by 14 wells each of which can produce from 100 to 800 gallons per minute providing the 5,000 gallons per minute necessary for fish production.

This state of the art numerical control facility is managed from the control center located in the main office where the operator can observe water quality, monitor well pumps, program feeding systems, program/access alarms and review historical trends of the facility.  There is an onsite backup generator that can supply power to the entire complex as necessary.  The secure spawning area and the hatch house are managed for disease prevention and monitored for quality assurance.  The photoperiod (length of daylight) of the fish is manipulated for controlled growth patterns as determined by the needs of Fisheries Management efforts.  

Quinebaug is responsible for the production of the majority of the state’s trout and has four main areas:

The Hatch House is used to incubate and hatch the fish eggs.  When the fish reach 3” in size, they are moved to the intermediate tanks.

Intermediate Tanks consist of 30 circular tanks 20 feet in diameter.  Each tank can hold up to 30,000 3" fish.  The fish remain in these tanks until they are 6-8" in length when they are transferred to the outside grow out tanks.

Grow Out Tanks consist of 40 outside circular tanks 50 feet in diameter.  They are covered by netting to control predatory birds.  Each tank can hold up to 13,000 6-8" fish.  The trout will remain in these tanks until they are ready for stocking.

Brood Stock Raceways consist of 20 raceways 50' long by 6' wide.  Brood stock are the fish that provide the eggs needed for use in the hatch house.   

If you are interested in working in this state of the art hatchery and you meet the minimum qualifications below, our current opportunity for an Environmental Protection Maintainer 1 may be for you.

This position works Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10:30am to 8:30pm, and  Saturday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Applicants must include a resume within the “Resume Tab” of their application.   

Questions regarding this position should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  DEEP.HumanResources@ct.gov or (860) 424-3006.     

Selection Plan

This position is non-competitive. Open to the public.

Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include:  performance reviews, supervisory references, etc. at the discretion of the agency.  

Please Note:  You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.  

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic maintenance and routine manual, mechanical and/or physical work in trade practices.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs general maintenance tasks at facilities owned by or under control of the Department including but not limited to mowing lawns, raking, picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, cleaning fireplaces, washing vehicles, moving furniture, brush cutting, planting shrubs, transplanting, cutting, pruning, etc.; may operate and make minor repairs of light equipment and vehicles such as trucks, tractors, mowing machinery, power saws, boats and related equipment; may operate short-wave radio equipment; may assist in performing tasks relating to care, propagation and stocking of fish such as cleaning tanks and feeding fish; may receive training in and assist in performing semi-skilled maintenance and/or construction work including but not limited to rough carpentry, painting, masonry, minor electrical, mechanical or plumbing repairs, etc.; may perform patrol and fire fighting 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.

This positions specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Propagating trout from egg to adult, cleaning fish rearing units, weighing feed and feeding fish, driving CDL Class tanker trucks and distributing fish statewide, manually spawning mature trout, enumerating and treating fish eggs, performing custodial duties, performing basic maintenance in the areas of carpentry, masonry and plumbing, operating shop and hand power tools, operating landscaping equipment (mowers and trimmers), operating a small tractor, and talking to hatchery visitors about Quinebaug Hatchery operations and culture of trout.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Basic interpersonal skills; ability to perform basic maintenance and routine manual, mechanical and/or physical work in trade practices; ability to operate and make minor repairs to small tools and mechanical equipment; ability to follow instructions; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous coldwater fish (trout and/or salmon) culture experience.

* - Basic technical knowledge of fish propagation and distribution.

* - Academic training in fish culture is a considered a plus.

* - Ability to perform basic maintenance and routine manual, mechanical and/or physical work in grounds and facility maintenance.

* - Effective interpersonal and communication skills;

* - Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.

* - Ability to work independently with limited supervision

* - Ability to supervise part time staff.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and CPR certificate.
2. 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.
3. Incumbents performing skilled trade work may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses and or certifications as required by a particular trade.
4. 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.