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Environmental Protection Supervising Fisheries Biologist, 35 Hour

Recruitment # 250826-0214EE-001

Location Old Lyme, CT

Date Opened 8/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $84,357* - $120,941/year (*New state employees start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 9/19/2025 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP (https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP) ) is seeking an individual with expertise in marine and anadromous fisheries monitoring, research, assessment and management to supervise the Marine Species Assessment and Monitoring Program (MSAMP) as a Supervising Fisheries Biologist (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0214EE&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) and to oversee marine research vessel operations in the Fisheries Division. The MSAMP consists of the Long Island Sound Trawl Survey, Tributary Resources (Sturgeon and American shad), Near Shore Survey and the R/V John Dempsey Research Vessel. These projects collect fisheries data and provide those data for coastal species stock assessments and support for those activities.

The person selected for this position will be supervising seven or more professional staff (5 Fisheries Biologists and up to 2 Research Vessel Captains) and numerous seasonal resource assistants and may also represent Connecticut on committees of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and New England Fishery Management Council

This position is 35 hours per week, typically first shift, but hours may vary according to out of office or out of state meeting needs, or due to weather-related emergency conditions.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ NEW: Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees.

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ABOUT THE MARINE SPECIES ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING PROGRAM

The Long Island Sound Trawl Survey is a vital tool Marine Fisheries staff use to measure the abundance and distribution of finfish, squid and other macro-invertebrates (lobster, crabs, horseshoe crabs, whelks) in Long Island Sound, independent of commercial or recreational fishing. By comparing Trawl Survey data with current fishery data (landings, catch/effort, seasonal patterns) each species' harvest can be weighed against its abundance, providing a gauge to determine whether harvest limit targets are being met. The Trawl Survey also provides a measure of recruitment strength (abundance of young fish) entering the population each year, as well as detailed characterization of the size and age composition of several species entering the sound.

Trawl Survey results are broadly used to support both local and coast-wide fishery management and, increasingly, to gauge the ecological health of the Sound. Frequent users of Survey results include the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils, National Marine Fisheries Service, Environmental Protection Agency, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, State of New York, numerous university researchers, environmental groups and environmental consulting companies.

The Sturgeon Project aids in the protection of the state's only endangered fish species, shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon. Staff collect information on numbers, locations, movements and behavior of Connecticut River shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon. Data obtained from ongoing sturgeon studies have proven invaluable to Fisheries Division staff who provide advisory comment to DEEP Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse staff when reviewing proposals to conduct projects that could be deleterious to the sturgeon population such as bridge demolition or dredging. Additional research and examination of the limiting factors defining each concentration area are necessary to fully protect the remaining population and enhance the probability that the species will still exist in the next century.

The Near Shore Survey is a new survey for the Fisheries Division and is still in the pilot phase. It seeks to characterize the fisheries resources of Long Island Sound in the shallow area between the shore and approximately 30 feet deep, using a variety of gears.

The R/V John Dempsey is a 50 foot long, aluminum, monohull research vessel. It is powered by a single 500 horsepower diesel engine. The vessel supports both the Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse’s Long Island Sound Water Quality Monitoring Program and the Fisheries Division’s Long Island Sound Trawl Survey.

ABOUT US

At the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), 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.

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.

The Bureaus of Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources lead the agency’s outdoor recreation efforts by acquiring and managing lands with an eye toward providing public use that is compatible with long term protection of natural resources.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING

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BEFORE YOU APPLY

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected] .

+ Salary Calculations: 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.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Ben Beaudry at [email protected] .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for supervising fish hatchery personnel, Fisheries Biologists and other staff engaged in fisheries management, research and conservation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Supervise up to six full-time biologists along with six to ten seasonal resource assistants.

+ Determine work priorities; assign, oversee and review work and conduct performance appraisals.

+ Effectively engage with the recreational and commercial fishing community to identify industry needs and alternative management strategies for meeting those needs to the extent practicable, while also achieving the resource conservation objectives of fishery management plans. Conduct outreach as required with both the regulated fishing community and other stakeholders to build and maintain effective working partnerships.

+ Serve as needed as the Assistant Director’s proxy on Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission management boards and as the Assistant Director’s designee to the New England Fishery Management Council and/or Council oversight committees.

+ Oversee, coordinate and manage the Marine Fisheries Program’s budgets for federal aid projects and corresponding state match requirements on programs totaling over $1 million annually. Serve as the Program’s liaison to federal grant management entities.

+ Develop marine fisheries regulations and supporting documentation, as well as guiding new regulations through the multi-phase review and approval process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ relevant agency policies and procedures;

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ fishery biology and environmental factors affecting fish life and aquatic vegetation;

+ principles and methods of fisheries management;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Considerable ability in conducting and evaluating studies of fish and other water life in lakes, ponds, streams and marine and anadromous fishes and invertebrates and their environment;

+ Ability to utilize computer software;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of technical experience in fisheries management.

NOTE: Fisheries management is defined as work requiring a knowledge of scientific fields such as biology, ichthyology, fisheries science, fish population dynamics, aquatic ecology, limnology, fish taxonomy, fishery statistics, aquatic entomology, aquatic phycology and oceanography.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training in fisheries management as defined 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 fisheries management as defined may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience supervising or leading a team.

+ Experience with team building and conflict management practices.

+ Experience with the operation and maintenance of research vessels.

+ Experience serving on interstate or federal fishery management councils, boards, or committees.

+ Experience conducting statistical analyses of fisheries data for stock assessments.

+ Experience identifying marine and diadromous fishes, and other aquatic organisms.

+ Experience securing and managing grants, including budget development and reporting on grant funded activities.

+ Experience communicating with the public, media, and elected officials about marine or diadromous fisheries management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents must be willing and able to accept assignment or transfer to any area in the state.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

+ Incumbents may be required to live on a vessel for extended periods of time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.

+ Incumbents must be able to swim.

+ Appropriate examinations will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be subject to some danger of injury or personal harm from environmental conditions and to some discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.

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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