State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Environmental Protection Program Specialist (Recreation) (35 Hour) (3436EE)

$46.18-$66.20 Hourly / $3,232.07-$4,633.76 BiWeekly /
$84,357.00-$120,941.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for overseeing major, complex and/or specialized recreation programs and/or projects as well as acting as a technical advisor to field/staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the limited supervision of an Environmental Protection Office Director or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise and/or lead lower level professional, technical and/or clerical staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Coordinates concession contracts including preparation, advertising, awarding and monitoring of operations at field level; 
  • Coordinates camping program and reservation system including preparation of literature and review of facilities; 
  • Coordinates press release information and/or public relations functions for office including preparation, production and distribution of public information literature; 
  • Prepares long range plans for recreation areas including determination of present and future needs for resource based public outdoor recreation programs: swimming, picnicking, camping, interpretive trails and heritage sites; 
  • Reviews existing improvements, changes or additions; 
  • Oversees planning and/or evaluation of department owned lands and prospective acquisitions for recreational potential, developing master plans for public use; 
  • Recommends acquisition of potentially valuable recreational sites; 
  • Prepares design plans and/or specifications for recreational facilities; 
  • Reviews plans submitted by consultants for soundness of design, operational practicality and environmental impact; 
  • Coordinates and/or oversees training programs and develops training media; 
  • Reviews and/or advises on public recreation rules and regulations; 
  • Assists in preparation of department budget; 
  • Coordinates lifeguard and first aid programs including recruitment, testing, field inspection, training and water safety guidelines; 
  • Advises and/or instructs Park and Recreation Supervisors on programs, policies and regulations involving recreational resource management; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • principles and practices of park administration, operation and maintenance; 
    • land use planning and/or design; 
  • Knowledge of and ability to initiate and direct natural resource management programs; 
  • Considerable
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • interpersonal skills; 
  • Ability to
    • utilize computer software; 
    • read and/or interpret architectural and engineering documents; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of technical experience in the development, operation and maintenance of parks and outdoor recreation facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in natural resources management, park administration or related 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.
  • A Master's degree in natural resources management, park administration or related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

  • The classification of Environmental Protection Program Specialist is assigned to Salary Group ES 27a.
  • Employees shall proceed through that Salary Group and then shall proceed to the maximum salary of the next Salary Group.
  • The Job Code is identified as Salary Plan EE 27.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(39)-Environmental Protection

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

EE 27

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Environmental Protection Program Specialist (Recreation) (35 Hour) in Salary Group EE 27 approved effective September 1, 2017. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-217

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/05/2023
CLASS: 3436EE; EST: 10/16/1981; REV: 9/6/2023;