Environmental Protection Operations Supervisor

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!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures;
• Relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• The principles and practices of facility,…