Environmental Protection Maintainer 1 - #241129-3487PS-001 - State of Connecticut : Job Details

Introduction

Are you an avid fish enthusiast with a background in maintenance? If so, check out this unique opportunity with the State of Connecticut!

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Maintainer 1 to support the operations of the Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery located in Plainfield, CT. If you are interested in working in a state-of-the-art hatchery, this opportunity may be for you!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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* Professional growth and development opportunities.

* A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

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POSITION DETAILS

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week positions. This position will work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10:30am - 8:30pm, and Saturday, 8:00am - 6:00pm.

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

* Propagating trout from egg to adult;

* Cleaning fish rearing units;

* Weighing feed and feeding fish;

* Distributing fish statewide;

* Manually spawning mature trout;

* Enumerating and treating fish eggs;

* Performing custodial duties;

* Performing basic maintenance in the areas of carpentry, masonry and plumbing;

* Operating shop and hand power tools;

* Operating landscaping equipment (mowers and trimmers);

* Operating tractors;

* Providing educational tours to school groups.

We are seeking a candidate who currently possesses a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or has the ability and willingness to obtain a CDL.

The Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery is located on approximately 2,000 acres of state-owned land and was constructed in 1971 at a cost of 2.5 million dollars. The water is supplied by 14 wells, each of which can produce from 100 to 800 gallons per minute providing the 3,000 gallons per minute necessary for fish production.

This state-of-the-art numerical control facility is managed from the control center located in the main office where the operator can observe water quality, monitor well pumps, program feeding systems, program/access alarms and review historical trends of the facility. There is an onsite backup generator that can supply power to the entire complex as necessary. The secure spawning area and the hatch house are managed for disease prevention and monitored for quality assurance. The photoperiod (length of daylight) of the fish is manipulated for controlled growth patterns as determined by the needs of Fisheries Management efforts.

Quinebaug is responsible for the production of the majority of the state's trout and has four main areas:

The Hatch House is used to incubate and hatch the fish eggs. When the fish reach 3 in size, they are moved to the intermediate tanks.

Intermediate Tanks consist of 30 circular tanks 20 feet in diameter. Each tank can hold up to 30,000 3 fish. The fish remain in these tanks until they are 6-8 in length when they are transferred to the outside grow out tanks.

Grow Out Tanks consist of 40 outside circular tanks 50 feet in diameter. They are covered by netting to control predatory birds. Each tank can hold up to 13,000 6-8 fish. The trout will remain in these tanks until they are ready for stocking.

Brood Stock Raceways consist of 20 raceways 50' long by 6' wide. Brood stock are the fish that provide the eggs needed for use in the hatch house.

ABOUT DEEP

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.

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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 [email protected].

* 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 [email protected].

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for performing a full range of basic maintenance and routine manual, mechanical and/or physical work in trade practices.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

* Performs general maintenance tasks at facilities owned by or under control of the department including but not limited to mowing lawns, raking, picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, cleaning fireplaces, washing vehicles, moving furniture, brush cutting, planting shrubs, transplanting, cutting, pruning, etc.;

* May operate and make minor repairs of light equipment and vehicles such as trucks, tractors, mowing machinery, power saws, boats and related equipment;

* May operate short-wave radio equipment;

* May assist in performing tasks relating to care, propagation and stocking of fish such as cleaning tanks and feeding fish;

* May receive training in and assist in performing semi-skilled maintenance and/or construction work including but not limited to rough carpentry, painting, masonry, minor electrical, mechanical or plumbing repairs, etc.;

* May perform patrol and firefighting activities;

* May act as a firefighter;

* May perform clerical duties of very limited duration;

* May perform emergency first aid as needed;

* Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

* Interpersonal skills;

* Ability to

* perform basic maintenance and routine manual, mechanical and/or physical work in trade practices;

* operate and make minor repairs to small tools and mechanical equipment;

* follow instructions;

* utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience with cold water fish culture;

* Experience with fish propagation and distribution;

* Experience performing manual and mechanical work in grounds and facility maintenance;

* Experience operating trucks, landscaping equipment, and construction tools;

* Experience supervising part-time staff;

* Experience working independently.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

* Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain a Standard First Aid certificate and CPR certificate.

* Incumbents engaged in the operation of heavy equipment will be required to possess and retain the necessary current licenses, permits and or certifications as required by federal and state laws and regulations.

* Incumbents performing skilled trade work may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses and or certifications as required by a particular trade.

* Incumbents may be required to operate a motor vehicle and to possess and retain the appropriate valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license, such as a Commercial Driver's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be in good health and must have and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to effectively perform the duties of the class.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury working under varying weather conditions, lifting moderate weights, and handling chemical solutions.

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.