<p>Introduction</p> <p>DEEP is seeking an enthusiastic and organized person to fill a role in a fast-paced environment</p> <p>The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is recruiting for an Environmental Protection Resource Technician (Boating). This position will be assigned to the Boating Division's Navigation Safety & Boating Infrastructure Unit. This group is responsible for boat launch maintenance and operations, navigation safety, and permitting activities that support the mission of the division. Incumbents in this class shall obtain a Safe Boating Certificate.</p> <p>What We Can Offer You</p> <ul> <li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! </li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities. </li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees. </li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. </li><li>With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. </li></ul> <p>Position Highlights</p> <ul> <li>This is a full-time (35 hours) position, typically Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, though some weekend hours may occasionally be necessary. </li><li>Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to: </li><li>Completes field inspections and surveys on boating related activities and usage; </li><li>Obtain and track reports of launch conditions from maintenance crews responsible for 117 state boat launches statewide; </li><li>Coordinate with field staff to plan and oversee maintenance at boat launches; and </li><li>Operate, maintain, fuel, launch and retrieve agency vessels, boat trailers, and vehicles; </li><li>Responds to inquiries for information, complaints and procedural assistance on regulatory permits and boat launch usage; </li><li>Orders, inventories and maintains materials, supplies and equipment for unit; </li><li>May complete initial drafts, maps and diagrams for regulatory and navigation marker permits; </li><li>Assist in training & directing seasonal boat launch maintenance crews on assigned projects. </li></ul> <p>About Us</p> <p>The CT DEEP is charged with conserving, protecting, and improving Connecticut's natural resources and environment as well as making clean, reliable, and affordable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in supporting economic development and job creation in Connecticut as well as fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.</p> <p>Selection Plan</p> <p>FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:</p> <p>Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.</p> <p>BEFORE YOU APPLY:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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 by the closing date listed on the job posting. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>AFTER YOU APPLY:</p> <ul> <li>Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). </li><li>Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! </li><li>Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. </li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:</p> <p>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 Nicholas Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.</p> <p>Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!</p> <p>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</p> <p>In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic technical tasks and assisting professionals in boating.</p> <p>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</p> <p>Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Completes field inspections and surveys on boating related activities and usage; </li><li>Obtain and track reports of launch conditions from maintenance crews responsible for 117 state boat launches statewide; </li><li>Coordinate with field staff to plan and oversee maintenance at boat launches; and </li><li>Operate, maintain, fuel, launch and retrieve agency vessels, boat trailers, and vehicles; </li><li>Responds to inquiries for information, complaints and procedural assistance on regulatory permits and boat launch usage; </li><li>Orders, inventories and maintains materials, supplies and equipment for unit; </li><li>May complete initial drafts, maps and diagrams for regulatory and navigation marker permits; </li><li>Assist in training & directing seasonal boat launch maintenance crews on assigned projects. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of</p> </li><li> <p>basic principles, practices and techniques in boating operations, navigation, operation of compass and Global Positioning Systems (GPS);</p> </li><li> <p>federal and state boating laws and regulations;</p> </li><li> <p>Skills</p> </li><li> <p>oral and written communication skills;</p> </li><li> <p>interpersonal skills;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to</p> </li><li> <p>operate and assist in maintaining division boats and vessels;</p> </li><li> <p>collect and compile data;</p> </li><li> <p>utilize computer software.</p> </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Four (4) years of technical experience in boating, primarily involving functions such as sampling, data collection, data compilation, boating operations and education.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</p> <p>College training in an environmental science with related courses in boating 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.</p> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Professional experience with recreational boating, including principles, practices, and techniques in boating operations and navigation. </li><li>Experience with boat maintenance. </li><li>Experience using a compass and GPS. </li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office programs. </li><li>Experience collecting and compiling data and preparing reports. </li><li>Experience with regulatory processes for marker buoys. </li><li>Experience creating maps utilizing Geographic Information System. </li><li>Experience working with the public in-person and by email. </li><li>Experience working on competing priorities while meeting deadlines. </li><li>Experience leading staff. </li><li>Experience working independently. </li><li>Experience with the state procurement process including bidding and contracting. </li></ul> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Incumbents in this class will be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including a current Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation. </li><li>Incumbents in this class must be willing and able to accept assignment or transfer to any area of the state. </li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain a standard first aid certificate and perform emergency first aid as needed. </li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to live on or near work site. </li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. </li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such fitness as to be able to perform the duties. </li><li>A physical examination may be required. </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS</p> <p>Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from on-site field conditions and a moderate degree of discomfort from year-round weather conditions.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.</p> <p>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</p> <p>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.</p>