STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Environmental Protection Safety Representative (Boating Safety)

Hybrid

Recruitment #240923-3445AR-001

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Introduction


Do you have experience providing training in the areas of boating safety, marine navigation and maritime studies?
If so, we invite you to check out the job opportunity with the State of Connecticut below!


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here. 

POSITION DETAILS
This is a full-time (40 hours) position, typically Monday-Friday, between 8:00am and 4:30pm, though some weekend hours may occasionally be necessary. The position may include opportunities for a hybrid schedule that includes telework. Some domestic travel may also be required.

DEEP is seeking an enthusiastic and organized person to fill an important role in a fast-paced environment. This position will be assigned to the Boating Division’s Education & Outreach Section which is responsible for promoting safe and environmentally responsible recreation on Connecticut’s waters through boater safety education, public outreach and engagement, and partnership with multiple stakeholders.

For position-specific duties, please see the "Examples of Duties" section below.

ABOUT US
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.

The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation consists of the Divisions of Boating, State Parks & Public Outreach, and State Environmental Conservation Police. Together they administer the state’s outdoor recreation programs and provide for the enforcement of fish and game regulations and boating laws.

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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.
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.
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.
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Questions about this position should be directed to Jake Ferrari at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks assisting in administering the Boating Safety Education or Hunting Safety programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
  1. Administer, plan, coordinate, and execute the mandatory boating safety education program; schedule boating courses statewide and ensure adequate courses are available to all Connecticut boaters; recruit, train, qualify and direct volunteer instructors and paid seasonal staff to ensure program goals are met; provide annual oversight, education and law updates to private educators; evaluate students and instructors; serve as agency expert on mandatory boater education and certification program and Division-sponsored boating education courses; stay abreast of national trends and concerns; serve on appropriate national boating safety committees.
  2. Administer other boating safety and environmental education programs; develop courses and workshops; coordinate state boating education activities with US Coast Guard Auxiliary, US Power Squadrons, and others; address groups and the media regarding boating safety and environmentally sound boating practices; prepare reports and presentation materials for federal requirements, general public, stakeholders, media, and policy makers; provide material for teaching boaters about safe and clean boating practices; work at boat shows and other boating safety events; plan, coordinate, execute, and monitor training programs for municipal, state, and federal agencies; develop and teach various education programs for marine police officers including navigation laws and on-water skills; administer the life jacket wear program for law enforcement agencies statewide; teach boating instruction at the annual law enforcement seminar; hire and supervise paid seasonal staff to oversee the state boat launch monitoring program to provide Vessel Safety Checks and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
  3. Develop curriculum goals and objectives for classroom, online, and on-water courses to national and state standards for boating safety and environmental education; participate in the development of strategic and annual marketing planning and evaluation; develop in-house curriculum and approve private course curriculum as meeting National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and State of Connecticut requirements; coordinate and maintain records of private providers who teach certification classes and ensure continue qualifications; develop strategic planning for boating education classes aimed at paddlers and other boaters not required to be educated; consult with stakeholders and partners in developing plans; interpret boating accident statistics and other data to continually improve Connecticut’s boating safety instruction; and recommend rule and policy changes to reduce boating fatalities, injuries, and accidents.
  4. Collaborate to ensure the development of annual media plans, including a schedule of news and social media releases; develop, edit, and review for accuracy and clarity all agency and program website content, press releases, social media posts, public service announcements, media campaign content, brochures, fact sheets, and other materials produced by the agency on appropriate boating safety and environmental stewardship topics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • the navigation laws and regulations of the United States and of Connecticut; 
    • the construction and operation of recreational vessels and of safety equipment on such vessels; 
    • the principles and practices of training and educational methods and techniques; 
    • curriculum development, motivation of students and instructors, lesson planning, and the formation of learning objectives; 
  • Considerable interpersonal skills
  • Skills
    • skill in the safe use and operation of recreational vessels; 
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • organize, conduct and evaluate training programs; 
    • utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience providing training in the areas of boating safety, marine navigation and maritime studies.

NOTE: This experience is interpreted as full-time or volunteer training in the fields of boating safety, marine navigation and maritime studies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training 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 education may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working with state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the principles and practices of navigation and recreational boating safety;
  • Experience operating recreational vessels, trailering vessels, and using boating safety equipment;
  • Experience with the principles and practices of educational methods including curriculum development, lesson planning, and formation of learning objectives;
  • Experience organizing and evaluating boating safety training programs;
  • Experience conducting boating safety instruction or classes;
  • Experience using computer programs to create presentations including data visuals for those presentations;
  • Experience leading or supervising a team;
  • Experience collecting, analyzing, managing, and displaying statistics;
  • Experience using boating terminology while communicating orally and in writing.

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.
  • Incumbents in this class must possess at time of appointment and maintain during employment current boating safety instruction certification issued by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have sufficient strength and stamina to perform the duties of the position. A physical examination is required. A swim test may be required before employment. All candidates must be able to swim 100 yards unassisted.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury from drowning and/or handling firearms.

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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