STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Kensington State Fish Hatchery

Recruitment #230207-3492VR-001

Introduction



Are you looking to help protect Connecticut's beautiful landscape? If so, we have a unique seasonal opportunity for you!

The Kensington Hatchery is the most southern Atlantic Salmon hatchery on the East Coast providing Connecticut with an extremely unique fishing opportunity.  Salmon fisherman from surrounding states come to fish the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers. Also raised at Kensington, are the Seeforellen Brown Trout which are a European strain that grow slower in their first year but tend to get much larger in the end than local strains.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Fisheries Division operates the Kensington State Salmon Hatchery. The state's 2nd oldest hatchery, Kensington was constructed in 1932.  The hatchery is supplied by (4) pumped wells, after which the water leaves to create Hatchery Brook which continues to flow though Berlin. The hatchery produces Seeforellen Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon for Fisheries Management Programs.

The Kensington Hatchery is currently recruiting (1) Seasonal Resource Assistant to be part of our team in Kensington, Connecticut.

Anticipated duration for this position is 6 months (9/2023 - 2/2024); Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. There are no benefits for this position.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS (SEE DETAILS IN EXAMPLES OF DUTIES)
As a Seasonal Resource Assistant in the Fisheries Division, you will be assisting our DEEP Staff with work at the hatchery in programmatic responsibilities of the position.

ABOUT DEEP
The Connecticut 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For technical support regarding the filing of your application in JobAps, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.

For inquiries specific to the position and regarding status of your application, please contact James Hays at James.Hays@ct.gov

To learn more about what it's like as a Seasonal Resource Assistant, check out the video below!
             

Selection Plan

This is a non-competitive recruitment, open to the public.

IMPORTANT SELECTIONS INFORMATION
  • Selected candidates must be fluent in English, be at least 18 years old, and possess a valid driver's license.
  • Selected candidates must possess and maintain adequate physical flexibility, strength and stamina to perform the duties (including work outside in inclement weather, work outside for extended periods), and work well with other staff and members of the public.
  • Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.
TO APPLY
  • Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY
  • The recruitment process may take several months. Due to volume, we are unable to give individual application updates. We encourage applicants to review their application status via their Personal Status Board on JobAps.
  • Please regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.)

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

General Maintenance: loading stocking trucks; stocking trout in lakes and rivers across the state; spawning, feeding and transporting fish within the hatchery.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Ability to follow instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with fish hatcheries and maintenance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

PHYSICAL 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.

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.