Environmental Protection Operations Supervisor

State of Connecticut - DEEP Outdoor Recreation; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking an Environmental Protection Operations Supervisor to oversee State Park Division field operations across the state. The role requires coordinating with engineering, law enforcement, project managers, and conservation staff to maintain facilities and recreation areas.

The position is full-time, on-site in Watertown, CT, with travel throughout the state.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of experience in operation, development, and maintenance of natural resources programs and facilities.
• Experience in staff supervision and field operations; coordinating with multiple units.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and land-use planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff.
• Provides staff training and assistance.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Establishes area procedures and coordinates with other units and outside officials.

Skills

Staff supervision

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or natural resources management

Master's degree in civil engineering or natural resources management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Protection Operations Supervisor to work within the State Park Division's field throughout the state!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, on-site, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday - Friday and requires on-call/standby service. This position will be located in Watertown, CT and will require routine travel throughout the state.

YOUR ROLE

The Environmental Protection State Parks Operations Supervisor is accountable for supervising a staff responsible for performing a range of complex assignments dealing with the State Park Division’s field operations in the Western half of the state. This leadership supervisory role maintains close coordination and communication with several department programs, including:

• Engineering and field support operations;
• Law enforcement;
• Project managers;
• Environmental conservation and natural resource staff.

Connecticut’s system of state parks and forests, state boat launches, and waterways provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation for residents and visitors alike. These range from camping and fishing to hiking, boating, and picnicking.

In this role, you will work to establish and maintain contact with several external partners and stakeholders, including friends’ groups, non‑profits, other outdoor recreation stakeholders.

ABOUT US

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (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.

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.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the development and implementation of staff training programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience managing conflict and team building.
• Experience assigning, overseeing, and reviewing work of staff.
• Experience in the development and implementation of parks and recreation policies.
• Experience coordinating utilization of equipment and personnel.
• Experience in the methods, materials and equipment of construction, maintenance, operation and repair of building equipment and grounds.
• Experience in land use planning.
• Experience in recreational law enforcement.
• Experience initiating infrastructure projects including scope of work development, bidding, and contractor oversight.

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.

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.