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Environmental Protection Operations Supervisor


Job Location:

Watertown, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 108949 - 137612
Posted: 17 September 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • This position is full-time following a first shift schedule on-site 40 hours per week scheduled Monday - Friday and requires on-call/standby service.
  • This position will be located in Watertown CT and will require routine travel throughout the state.
YOUR ROLE
The Environmental Protection State Parks Operations Supervisor is accountable for supervising a staff responsible for performing a range of complex assignments dealing with the State Park Divisions field operations in the Western half of the state. This leadership supervisory role maintains close coordination and communication with several department programs including:
  • Engineering and field support operations;
  • Law enforcement;
  • Project managers;
  • Environmental conservation and natural resource staff.
Connecticuts system of state parks and forests state boat launches and waterways provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation for residents and visitors alike. These range from camping and fishing to hiking boating and picnicking.

In this role you will work to establish and maintain contact with several external partners and stakeholders including friends groups non-profits other outdoor recreation stakeholders.

ABOUT US
The State of 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 Connecticuts economy and creating jobs and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for supervising a staff responsible for performing a range of complex assignments dealing with a divisions field operations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Schedules assigns oversees and reviews the work of staff;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Conducts performance evaluations;
  • Determines priorities and plans area work;
  • Establishes and maintains area procedures;
  • Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards;
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units agencies and outside officials regarding policies and procedures;
  • Prepares reports and correspondence including reports on use and condition of facilities;
  • Supervises development and maintenance projects on state-owned facilities and land including parks forests wildlife management areas recreation facilities and hatcheries;
  • Analyzes maintenance operations and programs and recommends changes;
  • Coordinates utilization of equipment and personnel;
  • Oversees special programs;
  • Acts as a department representative;
  • May assist in preparation of land acquisition use and development plans;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • relevant state and federal laws statutes and regulations;
    • the principles and practices of facility park and recreation area operation and maintenance;
    • the methods materials and equipment in construction maintenance operation and repair of building equipment and grounds;
  • Knowledge of
    • land use planning;
    • recreational law enforcement;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • initiate and oversee projects;
    • read and interpret blueprints;
    • prepare reports and records;
    • utilize computer software;
  • Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of experience in operation development and maintenance of natural resources programs and facilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
  • College training in the areas of civil engineering or natural resources management 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 Bachelors degree.
  • A Masters degree in civil engineering or natural resources management may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in the development and implementation of staff training programs.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
  • Experience managing conflict and team building.
  • Experience assigning overseeing and reviewing work of staff.
  • Experience in the development and implementation of parks and recreation policies.
  • Experience coordinating utilization of equipment and personnel.
  • Experience in the methods materials and equipment of construction maintenance operation and repair of building equipment and grounds.
  • Experience in land use planning.
  • Experience in recreational law enforcement.
  • Experience initiating infrastructure projects including scope of work development bidding and contractor oversight.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
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.

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.

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