Introduction
At the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, we are dedicated to conserving, improving and protecting our natural resources and the environment—and increasing the availability of cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is recruiting an Environmental Protection Park and Recreation Supervisor 2 to work within the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, at the Shenipsit Management Unit.
This unit includes Shenipsit State Forest, Bigelow Hollow State Park, Nipmuck State Forest, Nye-Holeman State Forest, and Scantic River State Park.
Position Details
The EP Park and Recreation Supervisor 2 is accountable for the operations and supervision of a medium sized management unit within the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Division of State Parks and Public Outreach.
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position on the first shift, requiring weekend duty during the active recreation season (generally Memorial Day to Labor Day, including holidays).
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 medium sized recreational unit that may contain park, forests, wildlife management areas, historic sites, beaches, campsites, boating access areas, flood control structures and other facilities.
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 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
Considerable 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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience
Six (6) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a public park or outdoor recreational facility.
Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity responsible for the supervision of support staff.
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 equaling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with computer software including Microsoft Office.
Experience independently prioritizing, initiating and executing construction projects.
Experience enforcing park and recreation rules, regulations and policies.
Experience in crowd management techniques.
Experience managing conflict and team building.
Experience in maintenance of roads, trails and culverts.
Experience leading, supervising and evaluating employees.
Experience conducting and prioritizing professional oral and written communications with employees and the public.
Experience working in construction trades, building and grounds maintenance.
Experience reviewing contracts and participating in procurement processes.
Special Requirements
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.
Working Conditions
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to the discomforts of working outdoors.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAs defined by Sec. ***** 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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