State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant (Seasonal Patrol Officer) (3491VR)

$0.01-$478.93 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 BiWeekly /
$1.00-$999,999.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection performs patrol officer duties of a seasonal nature.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of an employee of the same or higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise other seasonal employees.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Provides natural resource protection and public safety through education, outreach and enforcement, as a primary state park, forest or recreation area visitor contact;  
  • Interacts with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of department resources and activities;  
  • Performs first aid duties;
  • Enforces laws and regulations governing visitor behavior and the use of department lands and facilities; 
  • Patrols assigned areas to detect evidence of ongoing violations by observing actual activities, damage and indicators left by violators;
  • Prepares reports of daily activity, case reports, and other reports as assigned;
  • Performs firefighting duties;  
  • Performs a variety of entry level clerical duties for the purpose of maintaining records;  
  • May supervise other seasonal employees as assigned;  
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • criminal and motor vehicle laws and law enforcement procedures;  
    • boating laws and regulations;  
    • regulations pertaining to use of parks and forest lands;  
  • Skills 
    • interpersonal skills;  
    • oral and written communication skills. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.
  • Incumbents performing patrol officer functions must currently possess either:
    • A Police Officer Standard Training (POST) certification or be eligible for POST recertification without completing the Basic Training program again (i.e. must be current or retired within two (2) years of last POST certified required employment).
OR

    • Incumbents must successfully complete a Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) approved Seasonal Ranger training course, provided by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). 
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to meet the following:
    • Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.

APPOINTMENT

Permanent status cannot be attained while working in this classification.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

The approved salary range for this class is $16.50 to a maximum of $23.87 per hour.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(04)-OTHER NON-BARGAINING

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

VR 99

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 Seasonal Resource Assistant (Seasonal Patrol Officer) in Salary Group VR 99 approved effective January 1, 2024. (Revised to modify content and Compensation Guidelines) Item No. 24-010

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/14/2024
CLASS: 3491VR; EST: 9/29/1972; REV: 5/15/2024;