Environmental Protection Park And Recreation Supervisor 1

Recruitment #210625-3514PS-001

Location

Griswold, CT
Kent, CT
Madison, CT
New Fairfield, CT
Torrington, CT

Date Opened

7/2/2021 10:45:00 AM

Salary

$63,243* - $82,597/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

7/23/2021 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Looking to advance in your career?

If so, we invite you to check out this opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), is currently recruiting for an EP Park and Recreation Supervisor 1 within the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, State Parks and Public Outreach Division. The current vacancy is located at Lake Waramaug State Park in Kent, CT.

This recruitment can be used for future vacancies for the Park and Recreation Supervisor 1 classification, which include locations at:

Opportunity to select location preferences will take place during the referral question process.

JOB DETAILS

Key responsibilities of this position include:

Managing the operations of DEEP owned lands in a geographic region of the State including State Parks, Forest, Wildlife Management Areas and other DEEP properties.
Supervising full time and seasonal staff, including recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling and effective deployment of staff in a geographically dispersed environment.
Manages or assists with managing all unit business activities such as purchasing, revenue collection and reporting, and routine administrative tasks.
Initiates and leads maintenance and capital improvement projects through coordination with other DEEP staff, contractors and consultants.
Provides superior customer service through front facing services including routine interaction and correspondence with the general public, community leaders, stakeholders, and outside organizations and entities.

This is a full-time, 40 hour-per-week position on first shift. It requires weekend duty for the active recreation season generally from Memorial Day to Labor Day, including holidays.

We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year!

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ABOUT US

DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

Connecticut’s system of state parks and forests, state boat launches, and waterways, provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation for residents and visitors alike. These range from camping and fishing to hiking, boating, and picnicking.

The Bureaus of Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources lead the agency’s outdoor recreation efforts by acquiring and managing lands with an eye toward providing public use that is compatible with long term protection of natural resources.

Selection Plan

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Questions about this position should be directed to Jake Ferrari via email at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, State Parks Division, this class is accountable for the operations and supervision of a small recreational unit OR for assisting in the operations and supervision of a large unit that may contain park, forests, wildlife management areas, historic sites, beaches, campsites, boating access areas, flood control structures and other facilities.

Note: The terms small, medium and large recreational units are defined by the Department of Administrative Services using a variety of factors and criteria developed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; supervises operation, programs and maintenance activities within a designated recreational unit; manages or assists in managing unit business activities including purchase requisitions, inventories, revenue deposits and time and attendance reports; participates on forest fire suppression crews and boundary maintenance; acts as departmental liaison to the public; prepares necessary reports (e.g. payroll, public attendance records, evaluations, accident and vandalism reports, stores requisitions); prepares and supervises unit development projects; identifies, prioritizes, assigns and supervises maintenance projects; hires and trains seasonal personnel; performs emergency first aid; may enforce laws and regulations concerning use of parks and recreational facilities; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of relevant agency principles and practices involved in operation, programs and maintenance of a wide variety of departmental controlled lands and facilities; knowledge of and ability to apply relevant agency laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of approved methods of water safety, first aid and CPR; some knowledge of business mathematics; some knowledge of basic principles of park interpretation and recreational planning and development; some knowledge of construction and maintenance trades; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a public park or outdoor recreational facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in park management, outdoor recreation, leisure studies, forest recreation, natural resources management, public administration or a closely related field 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with a diverse group of people
Experience with a personal computer and software including Microsoft Office
Experience managing conflict and team building
Experience working independently
Experience leading employees

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must be willing and able to accept assignment or transfer to any unit of the state and may be required to reside in designated department housing under administrative control of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
2. Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR certificate.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current State Boating Safety certificate.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to the discomforts of working outdoors.

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.