Salmon River State Forest
Recruitment #201230-3492VR-005
Location |
Marlborough, CT
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Date Opened | 1/8/2021 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $12.00 - $14.00/hour |
Close Date | 10/1/2021 11:59:00 PM |
All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in
Executive Orders 13F (3a)
and 13G (3a) .
Seasonal Park Ranger Supervisor: Assists in the management of seasonal
operations and programs in a recreational facility under the supervision of a
Park and Recreation Supervisor. Resolves
complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; trains,
supervises and schedules Seasonal Park Rangers; evaluates work performance;
acts as primary visitor contact; assists with protective duties as required;
answers telephones and performs daytime radio dispatch duties. Minimum Age:
18. Special Requirements: Extensive knowledge and experience in outdoor
recreation management preferred; must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s
license. Approximate Dates of
Employment: mid-April – Columbus Day
Seasonal 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. Minimum Age: 18. Special
Requirements: Familiarity with operation
of outdoor recreation facilities preferred; must possess a valid motor vehicle
operator’s license. Approximate Dates of Employment: mid-May – Columbus Day.
Office Supervisor (Ticket Booth): Provides general office and operation support
services at ticket booth. Resolves
complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; oversees
opening and closing procedures; trains, supervises and schedules Ticket Booth
Attendants; evaluates work performance; acts as primary visitor contact; rings
up and accepts parking fees; sells season passes; greets park visitors; provides
directions; checks in buses; and answers questions about the park, state park
rules and regulations, and the local area.
Minimum age: 18 Special Requirements: Previous retail/customer service experience
preferred. Approximate Dates of Employment:
mid-April – mid-September.
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; and answers questions about the
Park, State Park rules and regulations, and the local area. Minimum Age:
16 Special Requirements: Previous retail/customer service experience
preferred. Approximate Dates of Employment:
mid-April – mid-September.
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
including, 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. Minimum Age: 18. Special Requirements: A background in either the natural sciences
or education is preferred; may be required to possess a valid motor vehicle
operator’s license. Approximate Dates
of Employment: mid-February –
mid-August, mid-April – mid-October and mid-May – mid-November.
Seasonal Park Maintenance Supervisor: Assists in the maintenance of a recreational
facility under the supervision of a Park and Recreation Supervisor and an EP
Maintainer 3. Trains, supervises and
schedules Seasonal Maintainers; evaluates work performance; assists in job
planning and scheduling and in preparation of materials lists; operates
machinery and power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, brush cutters,
tractors, medium duty vehicles, and power tools; performs routine preventative
maintenance on equipment; may perform highly-skilled work in carpentry,
plumbing, mechanical repairs or other skilled trade; may drive vehicles rated
at 3/4 Ton Gross Vehicle Weight or less. Minimum Age: 18 Special Requirements: Extensive knowledge
and experience in maintenance of a recreational facility and/or a related
skilled trade; must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Approximate Dates of Employment: mid-April – mid-October.
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. Minimum Age: 18
Special Requirements: Minimum one
season satisfactory DEEP or related work experience; must possess a valid motor
vehicle operator’s license. Approximate Dates of Employment: mid-April – mid-October.
Seasonal 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. Minimum Age: 18.
Special Requirements: Previous
experience in janitorial work, landscaping or a skilled trade preferred; must
possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Approximate Dates of
Employment: mid-April – mid-October.
1. Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following:
a. Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.
b. Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.
c. College training in a specific field.
d. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific State facilities.
3. Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.
1. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.
2. Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.
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.