Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, State Parks Division is currently seeking to fill multiple Seasonal Resource Assistant positions at Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown, CT. 

Connecticut State Parks and Forests are your go-to outdoor destination! Located around the state, our 110 state parks and 32 state forests offer a place for every outdoor enthusiast to refresh and recharge by visiting recreation areas, museums, and nature centers all while enjoying our state's historic, cultural and natural resources. 

Pachaug State Forest is the largest State Forest in Connecticut encompassing 26,477 acres, in six towns including Voluntown, Sterling, Plainfield, Griswold, North Stonington, and Preston. The word "Pachaug" is derived from the Native American term meaning bend or turn in the river. Pachaug River, in the nine miles from its source at Beach Pond to its junction with the Quinebaug River, traverses approximately twice that distance in the course of its various windings and turns. Pachaug-Great Meadow Swamp was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1973 and is considered one of the finest and most extensive Atlantic white cedar swamps in Connecticut. 

This Unit of the CT State Park and Forest System also provides staff support to campgrounds at Green Falls and Mount Misery, as well as other recreation areas. 

Available positions include (see details under Examples of Duties): 

• Seasonal Park Ranger Supervisor: Minimum age is 18. 
• Seasonal Park Ranger: Minimum age is 18. 
• Campground Supervisor: Minimum age is 18. 
• Campground Supervisor (Camp Hosts): Minimum age is 18. 
• Camp Office Staff: Minimum age is 16. 
• Office Supervisor (Ticket Booth): Minimum age is 18. 
• Ticket Booth Attendant: Minimum age is 16. 
• Interpretive Guide: Minimum age is 18. 
• Seasonal Park Maintenance Supervisor: Minimum age is 18. 
• Crew Leader: Minimum age is 18. 
• Seasonal Maintainer: Minimum age is 18. 

All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders  13F (3a) and 13G (3a) .

Selected candidates must be fluent in English and be at least 16 years old or 18 years old, depending on the position. 

Selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform the duties (including work outside in inclement weather and work outside for extended periods), and work well with other staff and members of the public. 

Please ensure that your application is complete prior to submission. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. 

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.

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.   Minimum Age:  18 Special Requirements:  Experience in campground management and/or previous retail/customer service experience preferred; must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.   Approximate Dates of Employment:  mid-May – Columbus Day.

Campground Supervisor (Camp Hosts): Assists in managing the volunteer resident Camp Host program in the 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.  Plans, schedules and conducts campground activities such as movies, arts and crafts, field days and bingo; purchases supplies and prizes with funds from donations and redemption of returnable bottles and cans; resolves complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; trains, supervises and schedules volunteer resident Camp Hosts; performs light maintenance duties such as litter pick-up, stocking toilet paper and after-hours bathroom cleaning if needed; directs visitors; provides directions; answers questions about the campground, State camping rules and regulations, campground activities, and the local area.   Minimum Age:  18 Special Requirements:  Residence in the campground from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day (campsite provided).  Experience in campground management preferred; must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Approximate Dates of Employment:  mid-May – Labor Day.

Camp Office Staff: Provides general camp office support services; registers campers; checks in reservations; directs visitors; provides directions; and answers questions about the campground, State camping rules and regulations, campground activities, and the local area.   Minimum Age:  16. Special Requirements:  Previous retail/customer service experience preferred.   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, mid-May – late December and late August - late December.

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.    

• The ability to work full-time for the entire recreation season; 
• Related experience or training.