STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Environmental Protection Maintainer 1

Recruitment #260303-3487PS-001

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Introduction



Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is recruiting for an Environmental Protection Maintainer 1 to support the operations and maintenance at both Burlington State Fish Hatchery located in Burlington, Connecticut and Kensington State Fish Hatchery in the Kensington section of Berlin, Connecticut.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  • The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a varied schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and alternating periods at each of the abovementioned facilities.
Some of your duties at hatchery will include but are not limited to:
  • Propagating trout from egg to adult;
  • Cleaning fish rearing units;
  • Weighing feed and feeding fish;
  • Driving tanker trucks and distributing fish statewide;
  • Manually spawning mature trout and kokanee salmon;
  • Enumerating and treating fish eggs;
  • 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 Burlington Hatchery operations and the culture of trout and kokanee salmon.
          ABOUT US 
          The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (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.

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          Selection Plan

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          BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

          • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
          • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
          • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
          • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
          • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
          • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
          • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

          AFTER YOU APPLY: 

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          • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
          • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

            QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

            Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado at Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov. 


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            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 firefighting 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.

            KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

            MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

            PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

            • Experience in cold water fish culture at a production facility;
            • Experience stocking lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams across the State of Connecticut with salmonid fish species;
            • Experience performing grounds and facility maintenance work;
            • Experience performing work involving trade skills including carpentry, masonry, painting, mechanical repair, and plumbing; and
            • Experience working independently.

            SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

            • Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
            • 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.
            • Incumbents performing skilled trade work may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses and/or certifications as required by a particular trade.
            • 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.

            ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

            As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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