State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Environmental Protection Operations Supervisor (3511PS)

$49.67-$62.74 Hourly / $3,973.11-$5,018.40 BiWeekly /
$103,698.00-$130,980.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for supervising a staff responsible for performing a range of complex assignments dealing with a division's field operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises professional and technical employees, Qualified Craft Workers, Environmental Protection Maintainers and other staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Conducts performance evaluations;
  • Determines priorities and plans area work;
  • Establishes and maintains area procedures;
  • Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards;
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding policies and procedures;
  • Prepares reports and correspondence including reports on use and condition of facilities;
  • Supervises development and maintenance projects on state-owned facilities and land including parks, forests, wildlife management areas, recreation facilities and hatcheries;
  • Analyzes maintenance operations and programs and recommends changes;
  • Coordinates utilization of equipment and personnel;
  • Oversees special programs;
  • Acts as a department representative;
  • May assist in preparation of land acquisition, use and development plans;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • the principles and practices of facility, park and recreation area operation and maintenance;
    • the methods, materials and equipment in construction, maintenance, operation and repair of building equipment and grounds;
  • Knowledge of
    • land use planning;
    • recreational law enforcement;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • initiate and oversee projects;
    • read and interpret blueprints;
    • prepare reports and records;
    • utilize computer software;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience in operation, development, and maintenance of natural resources programs and facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in the areas of civil engineering or natural resources management 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 civil engineering or natural resources management may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(40)-Outdoor Recreation

BARGAINING UNIT

(09)-PROTECT SERV (NP-5)

EEO

(4)-Protective Service

SALARY INFORMATION

PS 21

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 Operations Supervisor in Salary Group PS 21 approved effective October 07, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section.) Final No. 24-128

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/16/2024
CLASS: 3511PS; EST: 1/15/1988; REV: 7/18/2024;