Seasonal Employment Opportunities
The Department of Environmental Protection offers seasonal employment opportunities at various locations throughout the State of Connecticut. The majority of these positions are located within the State Parks Division at various state parks and forests. Positions are filled for a period not to exceed six months. The department recruits for positions that include maintenance workers, lifeguards, park aids, interpretive guides, first aid attendants, resource assistants, seasonal maintainers, office assistants and Seasonal Special Conservation Officers. Some seasonal employees assist DEP professional staff in research projects for forestry, fisheries and wildlife management. A limited number of positions are located in the central office in Hartford.
Seasonal employees are paid at an hourly rate which depends on the duties performed and their prior experience. The majority of seasonal employees are hired for the period between April and November. Limited numbers of positions are available during other periods of the year.
Seasonal Employment Applications should be completed and forwarded to the office where you wish to work, or to the Affirmative Action Office at DEP headquarters in Hartford at the address listed on the application.
Seasonal positions:
An outline of some of the types of seasonal positions, including examples of duties and minimum qualifications required is also available.
Seasonal Employment Application - Word Form, PDF
Seasonal Employment Application - Versión en Español PDF
The DEP is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. In conformance with the ADA individuals with disabilities who need information in an alternative format, to allow them to benefit and/or participate in the agency’s programs and services, should call (860)-424-3051 or (860) 418-5937 and make their request to the AAO staff person. Requests for accommodations must be made at least two weeks prior to the program date.
These requests may be made directly to Marcia Z. Bonitto, ADA Coordinator, via e-mail: Marcia.Bonitto@ct.gov
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