Assistant Director OF Environmental Services

state of connecticutBel Air, MD3 days ago

Occupations

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Fish and Game Wardens Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Industries

Administration of Conservation Programs Police Protection Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

Introduction At the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, we are dedicated to conserving, improving and protecting our natural resources and the environment- and increasing the availability of cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy. DEEP's Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (BOR) has responsibility of over 255,000 acres of agency owned lands and waters that includes state forests, state parks, wildlife management areas and boating access areas. The division is responsible for the patrol element of Connecticut's shellfish program, has a cooperative enforcement agreement with NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement, boating accident investigation responsibilities and patrol on Connecticut's state waterways. BOR is seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Assistant Division Director (Major) to assist in the operations and management of the Environmental Conservation Police Division. This division has state-wide conservation law enforcement responsibilities and is made up of three unique geographical districts each managed by a district captain that will be directly supervised by the Major. The mission of the Environmental Conservation Police is to provide natural resource protection and public safety through education, outreach and enforcement in the areas of fish and game, boating, commercial fishing, wildlife management, parks and forests, recreational vehicles, search and rescue, K-9 Unit, homeland security and agency emergency dispatch center. This position is responsible for assisting with the management and oversight of a state-wide law enforcement agency consisting of fifty sworn officers, one permanent administrative secretary, up to twenty part-time sworn officers and a twenty-four hour emergency dispatch center. POSITION DETAILSThis is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday position. Some night and weekend work and travel are expected. This position will work out of our downtown Hartford Office, located at 79 Elm Street, across from historic Bushnell Park.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER: YOUNEW: Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more! This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers a pension plan, the State Employees Retirement System Tier IV. As a Hazardous Duty employee, you will be eligible to retire after just 25 years of service, regardless of your age. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here. ABOUT DEEPDEEP 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. Selection Plan Incumbents must have or be able to obtain certification as a certified police officer from the Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) within six months of hire. If Incumbent is not currently a sworn officer from the Agency, the incumbent must meet all Council entry level requirements under CGS 7-294e-16 including a polygraph exam, oral exam, psychological exam, physical and drug screen and full background check. Outside candidate requirements:(In-state) Oral exam, polygraph exam, psychological exam, physical, drug screen and full background check including fingerprints to FBI.(Out of state) All of the above plus obtaining a comparative certification as a police officer from POST. This process must go before the POST council for review and approval. Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for assisting in the direction of the staff and programs of a scientific, regulatory and/or technical division. Examples of

Duties: Assists in direction of staff and operations of division; Determines priorities, coordinates plans and manages activities; assists in formulating program goals and objectives and ensures implementation of same; Assists in development of related policy, goals and objectives; Interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations; Evaluates staff performance; provides or directs staff training and development; Assists in preparation of division budget; Prepares and/or oversees preparation of reports and correspondence; Performs public relations tasks; Oversees special projects; Serves as director in his/her absence; Establishes and maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of division who might impact on program activities; Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skill and Ability Considerable knowledge ofand ability to apply management principles and practices; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; environmental protection principles, techniques, practices and issues; Considerableinterpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; analytical, organizational and negotiation skills; Considerable ability to apply relevant agency policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications: General Experience Nine (9) years of professional experience in natural resource management, environmental conservation, energy research, energy planning, energy policy development, public outdoor recreation, environmental education, conservation law enforcement, pollution prevention, reduction and management, environmental regulatory programs or other related environmental protection field.

Minimum Qualifications: Special Experience One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity responsible for the supervision of professional and technical support staff performing environmental protection work. NOTESupervisory 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 this experience is interpreted at the level of a Supervising Environmental Engineer (Environmental Protection), Environmental Protection Supervising Air Pollution Control Engineer, Environmental Protection Supervising Civil Engineer, Supervising Environmental Analyst, Environmental Protection Supervising Forester, Environmental Protection Supervising Fisheries Biologist, Environmental Protection Supervising Wildlife Biologist or other comparable supervisory title responsible for the supervision of professional and technical support staff performing environmental protection work.

Minimum Qualifications: Substitutions Allowed College training in a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field including but not limited to the biological, earth or physical sciences, environmental planning

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LeadL6

Location

Bel Air, MD

Occupation

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Industry

Administration of Conservation Programs

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3 days ago

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