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), Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, State Parks and Public Outreach Division, has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Protection Park and Recreation Supervisor 1 at Squantz Pond in New Fairfield!
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 40 hours per week, and requires weekend duty for the active recreation season generally from Memorial Day to Labor Day, including holidays.
- The EP Park and Recreation Supervisor 1 is accountable for the operations and supervision of a small recreational unit.
- You will also assist 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.
- This position is required to ensure adequate staffing, training, and management of the staff.
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.
The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation consists of the Divisions of Boating, State Parks & Public Outreach, and State Environmental Conservation Police. Together they administer the state’s outdoor recreation programs and provide for the enforcement of fish and game regulations and boating laws.
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.
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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.
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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.
- 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 of
- relevant agency principles and practices involved in operation, programs and maintenance of a wide variety of departmental controlled lands and facilities;
- and ability to apply relevant agency laws, statutes and regulations;
- approved methods of water safety, first aid and CPR;
- business mathematics;
- basic principles of park interpretation and recreational planning and development;
- construction and maintenance trades;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to utilize computer software;
- Supervisory ability.
Five (5) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a public park or outdoor recreational facility.
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.
- Experience in crowd management;
- Experience with Microsoft Office and email correspondence;
- Experience with team building and managing conflict;
- Experience independently executing and managing projects;
- Experience leading, supervising, and evaluating employees; and
- Experience working in construction trades, building and grounds maintenance.
- 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.
- Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR certificate.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current State Boating Safety certificate.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to the discomforts of working outdoors.
