STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Environmental Protection Maintainer 3

Recruitment #240708-3489PS-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Protection Maintainer 3 with the Bureau of Central Services, District Operations Division at the East District Headquarters in Marlborough, CT.

What we can offer you
Position highlights
This position is critical in supporting the crew that is responsible for the maintenance and repair of: DEEP roads, public parking areas, trails, bridges, installation and repair of utilities, demolitions, state owned boat launches, state and federally owned Dams as well as infrastructure projects and repairs.

This crew serves the East District and supports all Divisions including Parks, Encon, Boating, Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife and Haz Mat.

This position is 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

About us
In the East District there are approximately 570 state owned buildings, approximately 80 state owned public boat launches, over 150 state & federally owned dams; and approximately 90 miles of state forest gravel roads in the East District.

DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

Selection Plan

Before you apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Important information for after you apply:
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
Questions about this position should be directed to Mackenzie Robinson at mackenzie.robinson@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for performing a variety of skilled tasks as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs skilled work in such areas as carpentry, masonry, painting, road and trail maintenance and minor electrical repairs; 
  • Performs general maintenance work on lands, buildings, dams and other facilities owned by or under control of department; 
  • Uses, maintains and repairs hand and power tools and equipment such as saws, axes, cant hooks, mowing equipment, tractors, trucks, boats and related equipment; 
  • Uses and maintains firefighting equipment; 
  • Assists in job planning and may supervise maintenance operations; 
  • Assists in liberating wildlife; 
  • Performs emergency first aid as needed; 
  • May supervise volunteer and other firefighting personnel; 
  • May do planting, transplanting, cutting and pruning; 
  • May perform tasks relating to care, propagation and stocking of fish including maintenance and repair of hatchery and stocking equipment; 
  • May work with blueprints and specifications; 
  • May work with support services in areas of general maintenance of lands, buildings and dams; 
  • May perform patrol and firefighting activities; 
  • May perform clerical duties of very limited duration; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • map reading and measuring devices; 
    • simple record keeping; 
  • Interpersonal skills; 
  • Considerable ability to operate and make repairs to small tools and mechanical equipment; 
  • Ability to
    • follow general instructions; 
    • read and understand nautical charts; 
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in maintenance and repair work related to natural resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Graduation from a secondary school with specialization in a trade pertinent to the operation, maintenance and development of natural resources may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience operating heavy equipment.
  • Experience performing grounds maintenance including snow removal.
  • Experience performing building maintenance in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry and painting.
  • Experience performing equipment maintenance.
  • Experience operating trucks and trailers that require a Commercial Driver’s License.
  • Experience following instructions to complete work independently or in a crew.
  • Experience leading full time and seasonal staff.
  • Experience performing tree removal.
  • Experience prioritizing and responding to emergent situations.
  • Experience utilizing the Microsoft office suite.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and CPR certificate.
  • Incumbents engaged in the operation of heavy equipment will be required to possess and retain the necessary current licenses, permits and or certifications as required by federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Incumbents performing skilled trade work may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses and or certifications as required by a particular trade.
  • Incumbents may be required to operate a motor vehicle and to possess and retain the appropriate valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license, such as a Commercial Driver's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be in good health and must have and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to effectively perform the duties of the class.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury working under varying weather conditions, lifting moderate weights, and handling chemical solutions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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.


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