Eastern District Headquarters - Marlborough Office

Introduction
Eastern District Headquarters Seasonal Help

• Up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting DEEP Foresters with forestry work on State land;
• Marking boundary lines;
• Collecting forest inventory data;
• Preparing areas for harvest;
• Conducting timber stand improvement projects;
• Boundary line encroachment investigations; and
• May assist with forest fire suppression.

Selection Plan
1. Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
2. Ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.
3. Regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error).
4. For questions about the position, please contact William Hochholzerat William.Hochholzer@ct.gov .
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Ability to follow instructions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor'sDegree in Forestry
• Experience or coursework in dendrology, forest measurements, and silviculture
• Experience with field data collectors, Forest Metrix, GPS and GIS ArcMap

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following:
   1. Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.
   2. Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides.
   3. College training in a specific field.
   4. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific State facilities.
3. 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
1. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class.
2. 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.