Looking to get in state service with DEEP? If so, check out this incredibly unique opportunity below!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, is recruiting for an Environmental Protection Park and Recreation Supervisor 1 for Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, Connecticut.
Harkness Memorial State Park is the 200+ acre estate of Edward and Mary Harkness in Waterford, CT, on the shore of Long Island Sound. Awarded the Millennium Medallion Award by the American Society of Landscape Architects and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Harkness mansion is set among stately trees and grounds and surrounded by spectacular botanical gardens.
This position is full time on first shift, 40 hours per week, and may require working 2nd shift, weekends and holidays from March 1st through December 23rd. Some overtime hours may be required; flexible work schedule based on park unit needs.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- The chance to work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 – State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal);
- 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 top notch benefit offerings;
- 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;
- A comprehensive pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
- Providing limitless opportunities;
- Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
- Performing meaningful work and;
- Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Maintaining an organized and professional office setting and operation in coordination with the Park and Recreation Supervisor 3 and unit staff;
- Training Seasonal staff to assist in the duties while maintaining consistency and professionalism for a highly successful event rental program;
- Coordinating event rental inquiries via phone, e-mail and USPS;
- Providing tours of the Mansion to prospective customers;
- Ensuring and maintaining appropriate staffing levels for all scheduled events;
- Other duties as assigned.
Please see EXAMPLES OF DUTIES below for more information.
ABOUT DEEP
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (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 fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.