Environmental Protection Assistant Division Director

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking an Environmental Protection Assistant Division Director (Major) to assist in the operations and management of the Environmental Conservation Police Division. This division is responsible for state-wide conservation law enforcement, including fish and game, boating, commercial fishing, wildlife management, parks and forests, recreational vehicles, search and rescue, K-9 Unit, homeland security, and the agency's emergency dispatch center. The position involves assisting with the management and oversight of a state-wide law enforcement agency comprising fifty sworn officers, one permanent administrative secretary, up to twenty part-time sworn officers, and a 24-hour emergency dispatch center. The role requires evaluating law enforcement trends, developing administrative policies, and coordinating with various law enforcement partners, governmental officials, media, and the public. The Assistant Director will also oversee five specialized law enforcement units: K9, Chemical Immobilization, Boating Accident Reconstruction, Hunting Related Shooting Incidents, and Peer Support.

Requirements

Nine (9) years of professional experience in natural resource management, environmental conservation, energy research, energy planning, energy policy development, public outdoor recreation, environmental education, conservation law enforcement, pollution prevention, reduction and management, environmental regulatory programs or other related environmental protection field.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity responsible for the supervision of professional and technical support staff performing environmental protection work.
Must possess or be able to obtain certification as a certified police officer from the Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) within six months of hire.
If not currently a sworn officer from the Agency, must meet all Council entry level requirements under CGS 7-294e-16 including a polygraph exam, oral exam, psychological exam, physical and drug screen and full background check.
Outside candidate requirements (In-state): Oral exam, polygraph exam, psychological exam, physical, drug screen and full background check including fingerprints to FBI.
Outside candidate requirements (Out of state): All of the above plus obtaining a comparative certification as a police officer from POST.
Must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices.
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations.
Considerable knowledge of environmental protection principles, techniques, practices, and issues.
Considerable interpersonal skills.
Considerable oral and written communication skills.
Considerable analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Considerable ability to apply relevant agency policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Currently certified as an active law enforcement officer or able to be recertified with a certification issued by the State of Connecticut POSTC standards with no suspensions in the last two years, revocations, pending disciplinary actions or currently the subject of an ongoing internal investigation.
Experience leading, supervising, and managing a geographically dispersed law enforcement program or organization at the rank equivalent to Lieutenant or higher.
Experience with the principles, practices, and administration of a conservation law enforcement organization.
Leadership training such as the National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association Leadership Academy, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy or equivalent nationally recognized Executive Law Enforcement training program.
A bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, communications, law enforcement administration, or criminal justice.
Experience leading or managing specialized units including a K9 program, Boating Accident Reconstruction Unit, Hunting Related Incident Investigations, Chemical Immobilization Team, Emergency Communications Dispatch Center, Public Relations Team, and Peer Support.
Experience drafting press releases, responding to media inquiries, and participating in press conferences.
Experience working with municipal, state, and federal officials, community groups, environmental advocacy groups, and non-governmental organizations.
Experience with strategic analysis including planning and implementing goals.
Experience with Professional Standards to include State Accreditation and Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), Internal Affairs processes, inspection processes, or administrative investigations.
Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing agency policies, directives, and operational procedures consistent with statutory authority and professional standards.

Responsibilities

Assists in the direction of staff and operations of the division.
Determines priorities, coordinates plans, and manages activities.
Assists in formulating program goals and objectives and ensures their implementation.
Assists in the development of related policy, goals, and objectives.
Interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations.
Evaluates staff performance.
Provides or directs staff training and development.
Assists in the preparation of the division budget.
Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of reports and correspondence.
Performs public relations tasks.
Oversees special projects.
Serves as director in his/her absence.
Establishes and maintains contacts with individuals who might impact program activities.
Directs continuing supervision, inspection, and training of personnel assigned to command.
Evaluates staff performance.
Provides or directs staff training and development.
Assists in preparation of division budget, strategic planning, recruitment and hiring, assignment and adjudication of internal affairs investigations, legislative initiatives, policy development, labor relations, developing memorandum of agreements, asset management and equipment purchases.
Prepares and/or oversees preparation of reports and correspondence.
Performs public relations tasks.
Oversees special projects.
Serves as director in his/her absence.
Performs related duties as required.
Evaluates law enforcement trends and develops progressive administrative policies and procedures to accomplish bureau and division objectives and ensures implementation of same.
Coordinates with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, governmental officials, news media, and the general public.
Oversees five specialized law enforcement units: K9, Chemical Immobilization, Boating Accident Reconstruction, Hunting Related Shooting Incidents, and Peer Support.