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Energy and Environmental Protection Division Director(State Parks and Public Outreach)
2 months ago
Introduction
We are looking for a leader to direct DEEP's State Parks and Public Outreach DivisionIf you are experienced and interested, check out this great opportunityThe (DEEP) is currently recruiting for an Energy and Environmental Protection Division Director for State Parks and Public Outreach, located in Hartford.
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The Director of State Parks and Public Outreach will provide strategic leadership and vision to ensure the effective operation of Connecticut state parks to meet the outdoor recreational needs of the public. The Director is responsible for ensuring positive visitor experiences, achieving short and long-term objectives, effective public relations with state and local officials and engagement with employees, stakeholders and businesses.
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position on first shift, on a Monday-Friday schedule.
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 State Parks & Public Outreach, Boating, and 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. Within the Connecticut State Parks and Public Outreach Division, the mission is to provide natural resource-based outdoor recreational and educational opportunities through a system of state parks and forest recreation areas, environmental centers and nature centers that provide access to, and understanding and enjoyments of the state’s historic, cultural, and natural resources.
Connecticut has over 255,000 acres of state-owned public lands that are part of our state park system, with 110 State Parks and 32 State Forest Recreation Areas. The goal of the Division is to provide outstanding recreational and educational opportunities across our state, through the work of a team of dedicated and professional employees.
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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 . 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 .
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for directing the staff and programs of a scientific, regulatory or technical division.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Directs staff and operations of a scientific, regulatory or technical division; Coordinates, plans and manages division activities; Formulates and ensures implementation of program goals, objectives, new procedures and procedural revisions; Develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives; Administers state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to division; Designs and implements performance review standards for division staff; Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget; Maintains contacts and liaison with public and private individuals and organizations and other agency units with potential to impact program activities; Recommends appropriate staffing levels; Develops new laws and regulations related to division programs; Serves as state liaison with federal programs; Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; and ability to apply relevant agency policies and procedures; energy, environmental or radiation protection principles, techniques, practices and issues; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; analytical, organizational and negotiation skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Ten (10) years of professional experience in natural resource management, public outdoor recreation, pollution prevention, reduction and management, radiation control, radiological regulatory programs or integration of radiological policies and programs, environmental or energy conservation, environmental or energy regulatory programs, integration of energy and environmental policies and programs, energy research or policy development, strategic operational environmental planning, energy planning, radiological planning, emergency response or other related environmental protection or energy field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity responsible for the supervision of professional and technical support staff performing energy or environmental protection work OR one (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity responsible for the management of professional and technical support staff performing energy or environmental protection work or accountable for establishing and monitoring energy and environmental financial and/or business policies and/or procedures.NOTE: Supervisory capacity is defined as scheduling, assigning and overseeing work, establishing performance standards for employees and taking corrective measures to implement those standards. For state employees supervisory experience is interpreted at the level of a Supervising Environmental Engineer (Environmental Protection), an Environmental Protection Supervising Air Pollution Control Engineer, Environmental Protection Supervising Radiation Control Physicist, Environmental Protection Supervising Civil Engineer, Environmental Protection Supervising Environmental Analyst, Environmental Protection Supervising Forester, Environmental Protection Supervising Fisheries Biologist, Environmental Protection Supervising Wildlife Biologist, a Public Utilities Supervisor of Technical Analysis or other comparable supervisory title responsible for the supervision of professional and technical support staff performing energy or environmental protection work. Managerial capacity is defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies and developing and monitoring a budget. For state employees managerial experience is interpreted at the level of an Energy and Environmental Protection Assistant Division Director, Energy and Environmental Protection Office Director or other comparable managerial title responsible for the management of professional and technical support staff performing energy or environmental protection work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in a scientific or technical discipline related to the energy or environmental field including but not limited to the biological, earth or physical sciences; health physics, physics, nuclear engineering or radiation science; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; geographic information systems; geography with a concentration in geographic information systems; natural sciences; natural resources; renewable energy; energy conservation 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 a scientific or technical discipline related to the energy or environmental field as listed above including but not limited to the biological, earth or physical sciences; health physics, physics, nuclear engineering or radiation science; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; geographic information systems; geography with a concentration in geographic information systems; natural sciences; natural resources; renewable energy’ energy conservation or a related field may be substituted for five (5) years of the General Experience. A law degree with a concentration in energy, natural resources or environmental protection law or a doctorate degree in the biological, earth or physical sciences, health physics, physics, nuclear engineering or radiation science or a field related to renewable energy, energy conservation or environmental protection may be substituted for six (6) years of the General Experience. NOTE: Education may only be substituted for a total of six (6) years of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with state or federal park operations, programs, methods and practices and their application to situations. Experience leading, supervising and managing a geographically separated program or organization. Experience with policy development, implementation, and analysis. Experience governing administrative rulemaking and regulation processes. Experience with the legislative process including drafting legislation, preparing, and presenting testimony. Experience working with legislators, community groups, support organizations, retailers, and non-governmental agencies. Experience with strategic analysis, including planning and implementing goals for a statewide or national park program. Experience managing a budget for a program, division, facility, or organization.
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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