Environmental Protection Maintainer 2

　　Office/On-site

　　Recruitment # 240116-3488PS-001

　　Location New Milford, CT

　　Date Opened 1/17/2024 10:10:00 AM

　　Salary $52,154 - $65,707/year

　　Job Type Open to the Public

　　Close Date 1/31/2024 11:59:00 PM

　　Go Back Apply View Benefits (http://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Introduction

　　Do you have experience in maintenance and repair work related to natural resources?

　　If so, we invite you to check out this position with the State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) !

　　The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP) (DEEP) is currently recruiting for a motivated Environmental Protection Maintainer 2 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3488PS&R1=&R3=) within the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Outdoor-Recreation/Outdoor-Recreation) , State Parks and Public Outreach Division. The current vacancy is located at Squantz Pond State Park (https://ctparks.com/parks/squantz-pond-state-park) in New Fairfield, CT.

　　WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

　　State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) plan that includes:

　　NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. , along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) .

　　Sick, vacation, and personal leave.

　　Student Loan Forgiveness - 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

　　We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.

　　Discover the opportunity to:

　　To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

　　Engage in a rewarding career.

　　Assist our employees so they can achieve success.

　　Make a difference in the public sector.

　　Work together in a collaborative team environment.

　　Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests (https://ctparks.com/) , to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here (https://www.ctvisit.com/) .

　　POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

　　This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position on first shift, Monday-Friday.

　　This recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to 12 months for the Environmental Protection Maintainer 2 classification, which includes locations at:

　　Sherwood Island State Park - Westport, CT

　　Putnam Memorial State Park - Redding, CT

　　Topsmead State Forest - Litchfield, CT

　　Lake Waramaug State Park - New Preston, CT

　　Dinosaur State Park - Rocky Hill, CT

　　Osbornedale State Park - Derby, CT

　　Macedonia State Park - Kent, CT

　　Sleeping Giant State Park - Hamden, CT

　　People's State Forest - Barkhamsted, CT

　　Penwood State Park - Bloomfield, CT

　　Squantz Pond State Park - New Fairfield, CT

　　Burr Pond State Park - Torrington, CT

　　The opportunity to select location preferences will take place during the referral questionnaire process.

　　ABOUT US

　　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.

　　For an inside look at how State of Connecticut employees Make an ImpaCT, watch the video below!

　　Selection Plan

　　FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read (http://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!

　　Before you apply:

　　In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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

　　Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

　　All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].

　　For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

　　Important information for after you apply:

　　This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

　　Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

　　Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

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

　　Questions about this position should be directed to Jake Ferrari at [email protected].

　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for independently performing maintenance and moderately skilled tasks in trade practices.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Performs general maintenance and moderately skilled maintenance work at facilities owned by or under control of the department’s land, buildings and equipment including but not limited to simple automotive repairs and light equipment repairs;

　　Sharpens saws and axes;

　　Performs simple plumbing tasks such as a union change or faucet repairs, rough carpentry, painting, minor electrical repairs, etc.;

　　Operates and maintains trucks, tractors, boats and related equipment;

　　Uses and maintains firefighting equipment;

　　May lead a small seasonal crew or group of firefighters;

　　May do planting, transplanting, cutting and pruning;

　　May perform tasks relating to care, propagation and stocking of fish including maintenance and repair of hatchery and stocking equipment;

　　May work with blueprints and specifications;

　　May work with support services in areas of general maintenance of lands, buildings and dams;

　　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 general maintenance and semi-skilled trade tasks;

　　operate and make repairs to small tools and mechanical equipment;

　　follow general instructions;

　　utilize computer software.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　One (1) year of experience in maintenance and repair work.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

　　Graduation from a secondary school with specialization in a trade pertinent to the operation, maintenance and development of natural resources may be substituted for the General Experience.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience leading employees;

　　Experience working in a hospitality or campground setting;

　　Experience operating lawn or garden equipment for professional or commercial landscaping;

　　Experience in park and recreation facility maintenance operations, including carpentry, masonry, and structure repairs;

　　Experience working independently on construction projects;

　　Experience responding to emergency needs and providing snow removal duties.

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and 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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