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2025 Pheasant Program

Recruitment # 250828-3492VR-002

Location Franklin, CT

Date Opened 8/29/2025 11:52:00 AM

Salary $16.35 - $20.00/hour

Job Type Seasonal/Summer

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

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PHEASANT PROGRAM

The Wildlife Division is seeking to hire a total of three to seven Seasonal Resource Assistants to work for the pheasant program to assist with pheasant stocking statewide. The Seasonal Resource Assistant will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to loading and unloading heavy crates, driving a 4WD vehicle in difficult terrain, handling live birds and working in areas where hunting is occurring. Additional duties may include transporting and paddling kayaks in checking wood duck nest boxes and/or retrieval of deer heads for testing purposes.

SCHEDULE

+ The positions are thirty-five (35) to forty (40) hours three to four days per week, Monday through Saturday, between 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (hours flexible) with occasional evening work required.

+ The selected candidates must have a valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record.

ABOUT US

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) (https://portal.ct.gov/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 foster a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

The mission of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division is to advance the conservation, use, and appreciation of Connecticut’s wildlife resources.

Selection Plan

Next Step:

+ Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.

+ Ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.

+ Regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error).

+ 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 Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division, 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

+ Responsible for the transportation, delivery and handling of live pheasants; and

+ Provides support and assistance to a variety of Wildlife Division programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Ability to follow instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred applicant must have:

+ A valid motor vehicle operator’s license with a clean driving record;

+ The ability to navigate using maps;

+ The ability to work as part of a team or independently and familiarity with the pheasant stocking program.

+ Applicant must be willing to handle live birds and be able to lift up to 50 lbs; and Employee must be willing to work outdoors in natural habitats in a variety of adverse weather conditions and under potentially hazardous field conditions.

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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