Office/Tourism
Summer Worker
Recruitment #210407-5704VR-001
| Location |
Waterford, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 4/14/2021 11:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $12 - $14 per hour *Determined based on education and relevant experience |
| Close Date | 4/22/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
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Are you looking for a summer position supporting an agency that makes in impact with disabled individuals? If so, we want you to be part of our team!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS)-South Region is recruiting for a part-time Summer Worker position at Camp Harkness located in Waterford, CT. This role is responsible for providing general clerical and other administrative support to Camp Officials.
Camp Harkness is located in Southeastern Connecticut on the shores of Long Island Sound. The 102-acre state owned property in Waterford CT is managed by DDS. It is comprised of open and wooded land and includes tidal marsh and beachfront. Facilities at Camp Harkness include year-round and seasonal cabins, year-round cottages, seasonal tent sites, barnyard animals, picnic pavilions & grills, accessible playscape, scenic walkway and overlook, bathhouse, beach with seasonal boardwalk, gardens, dining hall, lodge, and infirmary.
This is a part-time, twenty (20) hour per week position with a first shift schedule.
The work schedule is as follows:
Sunday & Monday 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Regular days off (RDO's) are Wednesday through Saturday
Requirements for this role:
- Must be at least 18 years old as of May 7, 2021
- Must possess and retain a valid current Motor Vehicle License
- Must be available to work for the full season which is expected to end no later than November 4, 2021
We strive to empower our staff to actively help our state's citizens and our neighbors who need it the most! We care deeply about fulfilling our mission to partner with the individuals we support and their families. We aim to support lifelong planning, and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.
We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees. Since permanent status will not be attained, it is not benefit eligible position.
Selection Plan
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please include your resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.
As this is a seasonal position, DDS employees with permanent status will not be considered.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, attendance reports, supervisory references, college transcripts, licenses, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency. You do not have to submit these documents with your application.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
Applicants are encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status board daily to monitor their status and check for notices from recruiters. Viewing notices from the board ensures applicants have full visibility of all emailed notices.
If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860-418-6022 or Renee.LaBarge@ct.gov.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jasmyn Raymond, Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In various agencies as a summer employee performs one or more tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature in providing a variety of services to clients or the public in one of several areas. This class may also be used during the winter college intersession for a period not to exceed six weeks.
Work areas covered by this class shall include the assignments and hourly rates as listed below:
| Assignment | Minimum Hourly Rates |
Maximum Hourly Rates |
| General | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Patient Care Services | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Maintenance | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Laboratory Assistant | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Recreational Aide | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Transportation Services (Bus Driver) | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Tourist Information Clerk | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Specialized Recreational Services | $12.00 | $14.00 |
| Tourist Information Coordinator | $12.00 | $14.00 |
| Information Technology System Analysis | $12.00 | $14.00 |
| Professional Engineering | $12.00 | $15.00 |
Minimum and maximum hourly rates will be subject to the following criteria:
1. Returning Summer Workers may receive $.50 an hour additional compensation for each season of service up to the maximum hourly rate.
OR
2. Experienced workers in the specific functional area with another employer may be credited with such time on an equivalent basis to seasons worked and granted the same additional compensation up to the maximum hourly rate.
OR
3. College students may be granted additional compensation of up to $.50 more per hour (up to the maximum hourly rate) for each full year of completed education on the basis of 30 semester hours equaling one (1) year.
NOTE:
Determination of hourly rate is based on the above criteria. Additional compensation is based on only one criteria. It is not intended for individuals to receive additional compensation through application of the multiple criteria listed above.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
GENERAL: Performs clerical tasks such as filing, typing, copying, recording information, answering telephone, reception duties, computing, office machine operation, routine library tasks, inventory, stockroom, mail processing, cashiering, etc.; makes change; rings up fees; balances receipts; performs related duties as required.
TOURIST INFORMATION CLERK: Assists tourists by providing information on highway directions, tourist and camping facilities, points of interest and events in state; performs related duties as required.
Additional information can be found here.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of assigned specialty; knowledge in operation of equipment, materials and activities of assigned specialty; knowledge to degree necessary for dealing with and understanding client behavior; interpersonal skills; skill in techniques of assigned specialty; ability to assist clients in self-care habits, personal hygiene and proper social conduct where applicable; ability to understand and carry out written orders and oral instructions; adequate physical strength and stamina to perform duties; some positions may require supervisory and/or leadership abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to those who possess the following experience:
- Working with or volunteering with people with disabilities
- Working in a camp, park or other recreational setting
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class assigned to recreational activities must be able to perform emergency first aid as needed and certain positions will require a current Standard First Aid Certificate.
2. Incumbents in this class assigned as bus drivers or operate a motor vehicle must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator License to drive a bus and/or a Motor Vehicle Operators License as necessary.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2. Incumbents in this class assigned as bus drivers or operate a motor vehicle must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator License to drive a bus and/or a Motor Vehicle Operators License as necessary.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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.
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