STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

EP Program Specialist (Natural Resources) (35 Hour)

Environmental Protection Program Specialist (Natural Resources)

Recruitment #240718-3429EE-001

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Introduction


The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Protection Program Specialist (Natural Resources).

Position highlights
This position is critical to fulfilling the obligations assumed upon entering into grant agreements with federal agencies including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).

Responsibilities of this position include:
  • Coordinating and administering grants from USFWS totaling over $11.0 million per year. 
  • Administering funding from other sources such as North American Wetlands Conservation, Coastal Wetlands, and NMFS Endangered Species grants. 
  • Assisting with development and oversight of the $9.7 million annual Bureau of Natural Resources budget.
About us
Connecticut is a state rich with natural resources and a great diversity of habitat, landscapes, plant life, and wildlife. From the coastline of Long Island Sound, to the Litchfield Hills, the Connecticut River Valley and the Eastern Highlands, DEEP works to protect and preserve the natural resources and scenic beauty that make Connecticut a special place to live, work, or visit.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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.
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  • 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 overseeing major, complex and/or specialized natural resources programs, grants and/or projects as well as acting as a technical advisor to field/staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Serves as bureau’s Federal Aid coordinator in program area; 
  • Administers federal, state and private grants; 
  • Prepares fishery and wildlife management plans and projects; 
  • Provides direction for Cooperative Forest Management Program; 
  • Monitors field work to document, evaluate and ensure adherence to scientific and technical criteria set forth in grant agreements; 
  • Submits recommendations for developing rules and regulations governing fisheries, forestry and wildlife programs; 
  • Develops or assists in development of fisheries, forestry and wildlife program policy; 
  • Coordinates fisheries, forestry and wildlife programs with federal or state agencies and private organizations; 
  • Assists with bureau’s annual budget development and oversight; 
  • May act as consultant to private landowners in matters concerning management of natural resources; 
  • May inspect land management projects to determine effects on wildlife; 
  • May conduct and analyze socioeconomic research and analyze socioeconomic data to inform on status of fisheries, forestry and wildlife resources; 
  • May serve as bureau’s technical lead for multi-jurisdictional fisheries, forestry and wildlife commissions or similar entities that require technical support; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • fisheries and wildlife biology and management; 
    • fish and wildlife habitat and environmental factors affecting fish and wildlife populations; 
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of silviculture; 
  • Considerable
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • interpersonal skills;  
  • Ability to
    • prepare and administer grants; 
    • evaluate natural resources program effectiveness; 
    • utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of technical experience in fisheries, forestry or wildlife management.

NOTE:

Fisheries management is defined as work requiring a knowledge of scientific fields such as ichthyology, fishery biology, fish population dynamics, ecology, limnology, fish taxonomy, fishery statistics, aquatic entomology and aquatic psychology.

Forest management is defined as work requiring a knowledge of scientific fields such as dendrology, silvics and silviculture, engineering, forest economics, forest influences and forest pathology, urban forestry, entomology and application of their principles to productions of goods and services.

Wildlife management is defined as work requiring knowledge of scientific fields such as wildlife biology, zoology, entomology, ornithology, mammalogy, dendrology, wildlife ecology, wildlife taxonomy and statistics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in biology, fisheries management, forestry or wildlife management or a related field 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 biology, fisheries management, forestry or wildlife management or a related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience administering US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration grants, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) grants, and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission grants.
  • Experience with the Grant Solutions federal grants management system, the USFWS TRACS (Tracking and Reporting Actions for the Conservation of Species) reporting system, and the eRA Commons federal reporting system.
  • Experience reviewing and interpreting technical reports for compliance with conditions of federal grant programs.
  • Experience with assessing grant-funded projects for compliance with state and federal laws, specifically Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 2 CFR 200 and 50 CFR 80, and for compliance with policies regarding species listed as federally endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
  • Experience managing budgets for state and federal grant-funded natural resources programs.
  • Experience representing the agency at technical meetings convened by state and federal agencies and commissions, and experience communicating technical information verbally and in writing to scientists, policy makers, and the public.
  • Experience using Microsoft Access software proficiently for developing and maintaining databases.

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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