Introduction

　　No Child Left Inside®/Sky's the Limit Seasonal Help

　　Needed December/January through August/September. 35-40 hours per week including weekends not exceeding 1,030 hours total.

　　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 Kristen Bellantuono 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

　　No Child Left Inside® ("NCLI") Program Position

　　Seasonal Resource Assistants assigned to the No Child Left Inside® ("NCLI") Program will assist by providing office/field support to the No Child Left Inside® Coordinator. The Seasonal Resource Assistant will be involved with all aspects of NCLI in-person activities, events and programs at various CT State Parks and Forests. Additionally, you will help develop/present thematic environmental programs, create presentations, create postings for parks and Families in the Parks Program Events, track on-going attendance at park programs, compile short videos, take photographs, and assist with special projects, as needed.

　　Sky's The Limit (STL) Hiking Challenge Position

　　Seasonal Resource Assistants assigned to Sky's The Limit should enjoy being outdoors and walking and hiking; have a willingness to travel to various CT State Parks and Forests to visit and hike trails. Additionally, you will assist DEEP staff with visiting various trails across the state as well as with the administrative side of this program.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Ability to follow instructions.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience or background in environmental education or natural resources conservation.

　　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

　　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.