Environmental Protection Safety Representative (Firearms Safety)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP),�Wildlife Division is currently recruiting a full-time Environmental Protection Firearms Safety Representative in the Conservation Education/ Firearms Safety (Hunter Education) Program.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat We Can Offer You\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees\r\n The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.\r\n\r\nPosition Highlights\r\n\r\n\r\n The Conservation Education/ Firearms Safety (Hunter Education) Program is responsible for providing hunter and trapper education for the State of Connecticut.�\r\n Courses include basic hunter and trapper education which is required to purchase hunting and trapping licenses as well as advanced hunter education focused on skills-based training in specific hunting methods.\r\n CE/FS staff supervise, train and support a cadre of more than 300 volunteer instructors who provide these courses.\r\n Full Time, 40 hours per week.\r\n Flex schedule; ability to work nights and weekends required.\r\n Location: 341 Milford Street, Burlington, CT / 7 Plains Road, North Franklin, CT.\r\n\r\nAbout Us\r\nDEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting Connecticut’s natural resources and environment as well as making affordable, clean and reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in building Connecticut’s green economy and fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n 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. �\r\n 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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act 21-69, 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.�\r\n Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy:� Refer to General Letter No. 195 - Candidate Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Vacancy Filling Process.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n 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.�\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n 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).� �\r\n\r\n\r\n 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�to make the best impression!�\r\n 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.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue 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 Nick Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.�\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks assisting in administering the Boating Safety Education or Hunting Safety programs.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n\r\n Performs activities involved in administering the Conservation Education/Firearms Safety Programs including advanced bow hunting and advanced trapper education courses;�\r\n Assists in the development of curriculum goals and objectives for conservation education and related courses;�\r\n Recruits, trains and directs volunteer Conservation Education/Firearms Safety instructors;�\r\n Establishes locations for course presentations;�\r\n Writes program related articles and news releases;�\r\n Evaluates students and instructors;�\r\n Assists in conducting research studies on all aspects of the programs and evaluates citizens' needs concerning conservation education;�\r\n Assists in planning and executing range construction and reviews range safety;�\r\n Directs the certification of students and the recruiting of instructors;�\r\n Prepares and distributes course related materials as needed;�\r\n Teaches all aspects of CEIFS programs;�\r\n Develops and conducts instructor training workshop;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife management;\r\n \r\n outdoor safety techniques;�\r\n the principles and practices of training and educational methods and techniques;�\r\n curriculum development, motivation of students and instructors, lesson planning and the formulation of learning objectives;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n oral and written communication skills;�\r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Skill in the safe handling of hunting and trapping equipment;�\r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n organize, conduct and evaluate training programs;�\r\n utilize computer software;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Supervisory ability.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience providing professional training in the areas of hunter education, parks and recreation management and wildlife biology.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Experience as a current hunter education instructor.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n College training 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.\r\n A Master's degree in education, biology, natural or environmental sciences may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.\r\n \r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Currently certified as a Connecticut Hunter Education (CE/FS) Instructor.\r\n Experience in the safe handling and use of firearms hunting, bow hunting, and trapping equipment.\r\n Experience in curriculum development, lesson planning, formulation of learning objectives, and techniques for motivating students and instructors.\r\n Experience with oral and written communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communications.\r\n Experience in organizing, conducting and evaluate training programs and events.\r\n Experience with understanding Hunter Education program goals of training students in safe, ethical and responsible hunting practices.\r\n Experience with the principles and practices of training and education methods and techniques.\r\n Experience in Supervising volunteer instructors.\r\n Experience with the principles and practices of wildlife management.\r\n Experience with Microsoft Office 360 including Excel, Outlook, and Word.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.\r\n Incumbents in this class must possess at time of appointment and maintain during employment appropriate hunter instructor certification issued by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.\r\n \r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury from drowning and/or handling firearms.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

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.�\r\n