Rocky Neck State Park

Introduction

Ticket Booth Attendants Needed mid-April to mid-September.�Variable schedule of up to 5 shifts per week including required availability for weekends and holidays. Season not to exceed 1,030 hours. Office Supervisors Needed mid-April to mid-September.�Variable schedule of up to 5 shifts per week including required availability for weekends and holidays. Season not to exceed 1,030 hours. Interpretive Guides Needed mid-April to mid-October.�Variable schedule of up to 5 shifts per week including required availability for weekends and holidays. Season not to exceed 1,030 hours. Maintainers Needed mid-March to mid-November.�Variable schedule of up to 5 shifts per week including required availability for weekends and holidays. Season not to exceed 1,030 hours. Crew Leaders Needed mid-April to mid-October.�Variable schedule of up to 5 shifts per week including required availability for weekends and holidays. Season not to exceed 1,030 hours. Park Maintenance Supervisors Needed mid-April to mid-October.�Variable schedule of up to 5 shifts per week including required availability for weekends and holidays. Season not to exceed 1,030 hours. Campground Office Staff Needed early May to Columbus Day.�Variable schedule of up to 5 shifts per week including required availability for weekends and holidays. Season not to exceed 1,030 hours. Campground Supervisors Needed early May to Columbus Day.�Variable schedule of up to 5 shifts per week including required availability for weekends and holidays. Season not to exceed 1,030 hours. Park Rangers Needed early May to Columbus Day.�Variable schedule of up to 5 shifts per week including required availability for weekends and holidays. Season not to exceed 1,030 hours. Park Ranger Supervisors Needed mid-April to Columbus Day.�Variable schedule of up to 5 shifts per week including required availability for weekends and holidays. Season not to exceed 1,030 hours. ABOUT US The 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 foster a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

Selection Plan

Next Step: If selected for interview, applicants will be contacted by the divisions hiring supervisor anticipated for March/April of 2026.� If offered employment, new-hires must complete all new-hire paperwork prior to their first day of employment. This includes providing a copy of a state issued ID and acceptable documents as required for Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 form). Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check, which includes a review of employment, criminal and motor vehicle.� DEEP is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment that complies with policies relating to safety, diversity, discrimination, and harassment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete mandatory trainings in the above areas, via an online platform prior to beginning on-site work duties. For questions about the position, please contact deep.rockyneck@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

TICKET BOOTH ATTENDANT Provides general ticket booth services. Rings up and accepts parking fees, sells season passes, greets Park visitors, provides directions, checks in buses, answers questions about the Park, State Park rules and regulations and the local area. OFFICE SUPERVISOR Provides general office and operation support services at ticket booth. Resolves complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; oversees opening and closing procedures; trains, supervises and schedules Ticket Booth Attendants; evaluates work performance; acts as primary visitor contact; rings up and accepts parking fees; sells season passes; greets park visitors; provides directions; checks in buses; and answers questions about the park, state park rules and regulations, and the local area.�Must be at least 18 years old. INTERPRETIVE GUIDE Acts as primary visitor contact, works to increase the public's understanding, appreciation, enjoyment of, and concern for the natural resources of our State Parks; conducts a variety of interpretive programs that may include, but not limited to, lectures, classes, tours, field walks, canoe trips, campfire programs, and special events to a wide variety of audiences; may assist with program development; cleans Nature Center, displays and animal cages/tanks; feeds and cares for animals. MAINTAINER Performs work related to the maintenance and operation of DEEP managed lands and facilities including, but not limited to, litter pickup, cleaning, mowing, raking, and painting. May use hand tools; may direct traffic in parking lots; may drive vehicles rated at 3/4 Ton Gross Vehicle Weight or less. Positions are also available for those with additional levels of training and experience. These positions involve the use of machinery and power equipment such as lawn mowers, chainsaws, brushcutters, tractors, medium duty vehicles and the use of skills in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs, grounds maintenance.�Must be at least 18 years old. CREW LEADER Supervises and works with an assigned crew of Seasonal Maintainers in activities involving the operation and maintenance of DEEP programs and facilities. May assist in job planning and in preparation of materials lists; may operate machinery and power equipment such as lawn mowers, chainsaws, brushcutters, tractors, medium duty vehicles, and power tools; may perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment; may drive vehicles rated at 3/4 Ton Gross Vehicle Weight or less.�Must be at least 18 years old. PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Assists in the maintenance of a recreational facility under the supervision of a Park and Recreation Supervisor and an EP Maintainer 3. Trains, supervises and schedules Seasonal Maintainers; evaluates work performance; assists in job planning and scheduling and in preparation of materials lists; operates machinery and power equipment such as lawn mowers, chainsaws, brushcutters, tractors, medium duty vehicles, and power tools; performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment; may perform highly-skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs or other skilled trade; may drive vehicles rated at 3/4 Ton Gross Vehicle Weight or less.�Must be at least 18 years old. CAMPGROUND OFFICE STAFF Provides general camp office support services; registers campers; checks in reservations; collects camping fees; directs visitors; provides directions; and answers questions about the campground, State camping rules and regulations, campground activities, and the local area. CAMPGROUND SUPERVISOR Assists in managing the total operation of a State-owned campground under the supervision of a Park and Recreation Supervisor; acts as primary visitor contact, interacting with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of the Park. Resolves complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; oversees opening and closing procedures; trains, supervises and schedules camp office staff; evaluates work performance; registers campers; checks in reservations; collects camping fees; directs visitors; provides directions; answers questions about the campground, State camping rules and regulations, campground activities, and the local area.�Must be at least 18 years old. PARK RANGER Acts as primary visitor contact, interacting with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of the Park. Assists with operational, maintenance and protective duties as needed; may answer telephones and perform radio dispatch duties.�Must be at least 18 years old. PARK RANGER SUPERVISOR Assists in the management of seasonal operations and programs in a recreational facility under the supervision of a Park and Recreation Supervisor. Resolves complaints and other issues or refers them to the proper authority; trains, supervises and schedules Seasonal Park Rangers; evaluates work performance; acts as primary visitor contact; assists with protective duties as required; answers telephones and performs daytime radio dispatch duties.�Must be at least 18 years old.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Ability to follow instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

TICKET BOOTH ATTENDANT Experience in retail and or customer service. OFFICE SUPERVISOR Extensive experience in outdoor recreation management. INTERPRETIVE GUIDE Experience or education in the natural sciences. MAINTAINER Experience in custodial work, landscaping or a related skilled trade. CREW LEADER Experience in custodial work, landscaping or a related skilled trade. PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Experience with maintenance of a recreational facility and or experience in a related skilled trade. CAMPGROUND OFFICE STAFF Experience in retail and or customer service. CAMPGROUND SUPERVISOR Experience in campground management; and Experience in retail and or customer service. PARK RANGER Experience with outdoor recreation facility operations. PARK RANGER SUPERVISOR Extensive experience in outdoor recreation management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.� Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following: Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.� Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.� College training in a specific field.� Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific state facilities.� Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class. Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.

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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