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New England Cottontail Project

Recruitment # 250828-3492VR-001

Location North Franklin, CT

Date Opened 9/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $16.35 - $20.00/hour

Job Type Seasonal/Summer

Close Date 12/31/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

The Connecticut (http://ct.gov/) Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP (https://portal.ct.gov/deep) ) Wildlife Division is charged with advancing the conservation, use, and appreciation of Connecticut’s wildlife resources. The Division is seeking to hire Seasonal Resource Assistants (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3492VR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) to work with the small game program.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Duties include performing work related but not limited to:

Live-trapping rabbits, c ollecting biological data, and transporting rabbits to a captive breeding facility;

Conducting statewide fecal pellet surveys and recording habitat data, as part of a regional monitoring program;

Recording habitat data at habitat restoration sites, as part of a long-term state monitoring program;

Data entry and record management;

Liaison with private landowners;

Transport, handling, and release of gamebirds;

Record keeping, and;

Other duties, as assigned.

The position is mostly comprised of field work with some office work and is up to forty (40) hours per week. Approximately 6 months (no more than 1,030 hours), starting in October.

ABOUT US

The 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.

Selection Plan

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

+ If selected for interview, applicants will be contacted by the divisions hiring supervisor anticipated for Spring/Summer of 2025.

+ If offered employment, new-hires must complete all new-hire paperwork prior to their first day of employment. This includes providing a copy of a state issued ID and acceptable documents as required for Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 form).

+ Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check, which includes a review of employment, criminal and motor vehicle.

+ DEEP is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment that complies with policies relating to safety, diversity, discrimination, and harassment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete mandatory trainings in the above areas, via an online platform prior to beginning on-site work duties.

For questions about the position, please contact William Cassidy at [email protected].

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Ability to follow instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Ability to effectively communicate in-person, over the phone and in email;

+ Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel;

+ Experience with GIS and GPS navigation;

+ Willingness to work outdoors during winter/inclement conditions;

+ Experience with wildlife handling/trapping and invasive plant identification skills;

+ Comfortable navigating early successional habitats in varying weather conditions, occasionally without reliable cell service.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following:

+ Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.

+ Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.

+ College training in a specific field.

+ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific state facilities.

+ Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.

+ Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.

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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