Deadline: Thu, 09/14/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Connecticut Location Detail: Marlborough Job Description: The Forestry Division has several units of focus, each specializing in achieving these goals as relevant to their programs. These units include State Lands Management, Private & Municipal Lands, Forest Protection, Forest Planning, Forest Practices Act, and Utilization & Marketing. The Forestry Division’s Private and Municipal Lands Unit, which houses the State’s Urban & Community Forestry Program and Stewardship (i.e., Service Forestry) Program, is currently seeking to hire an Environmental Protection Forester 2. This new Outreach Forester position is tasked primarily with supporting the Urban & Community Forestry and Service Forestry Programs’ outreach needs, however, will also provide outreach support to all other Division units as needed. In this role as an Outreach Forester, you will work cooperatively to provide education, social media products, and outreach materials that inform Connecticut residents and urban, suburban, and rural tree and forest stakeholders. You will work closely with DEEP’s Communications team, Forestry Division staff, and program partners statewide to ensure residents and said stakeholders have the most accurate information and guidance needed to promote forest health, resilience, and stewardship across the urban to rural landscape gradient. This position is based out of Hartford, CT and supports outreach efforts statewide Qualifications: Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment or transfer to any area of the State. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certification including a standard first aid certificate. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency first aid as needed. Incumbents in this class must obtain a Commercial Supervisory Certificate for the application of pesticides issued by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection within one (1) year of appointment. Incumbents in this class will be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain certification as a Forester in accordance with Section 23-65h of the Connecticut General Statutes. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Incumbents in this class must have and maintain adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties. A physical examination may be required. This position is non-examined. Open to the public. Eligibility Requirement - SPECIAL Notice: Incumbents in this class will be required to possess and retain certification as a Forester in accordance with Section 23-65h of the Connecticut General Statutes unless already certified by another reciprocating state. Applicants not currently certified as a If not already a licensed practitioner, the Outreach Forester must take the certification exam on March 6, 2024. Exam pre-registration is required by February 6, 2024 Salary: $74,731 - $107,560/year Benefits: NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings. Sick and personal leave. We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees How to Apply: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
