Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor I - Leo J Martin Golf Course

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Newton, MA

About The Position

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission. The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Forest & Park Supervisor I. The incumbent is responsible for supervising the maintenance of assigned recreational areas; inspecting the condition of state-operated forest and park recreational areas and facilities; patrolling recreational areas and facilities; permitting the use of recreational facilities, park areas, etc.; organizing and implementing recreational and cultural programs.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of forestry, parks or recreational management, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions: I. An Associate's degree or higher with a major in forestry, natural resources management or parks and recreation management may be substituted for the required experience.
Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a current and valid Mass Driver's license.
Ability to work outside in inclement weather, work odd hours with expectations for working overtime opportunities and holidays.
Preferred experience includes skill using snow and ice removal sidewalk equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervises the maintenance of assigned recreational areas, including such activities as grounds maintenance, Significant Snow and Ice Operations responsibilities, building and equipment. Maintenance, and repair and removal of hazardous trees or limbs.
Inspects the condition of state-operated forest and park recreational areas and facilities to determine their suitability for public use, ensures compliance with safety standards and determines maintenance needs.
Patrols recreational areas and facilities to maintain security and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations and policies.
Checks buildings on a daily basis.
Issues permits or gives permission for the use of recreational facilities, park areas, etc. and collects related fees.
Maintains records and prepares reports concerning assigned work to provide information and make appropriate recommendations.
Assists in the organization and implementation of recreational and cultural programs for the enjoyment of visitors to the parks.
Coordinates the activities and work of volunteers, court-referred individuals, etc.
Determines supply needs; operates and performs routine maintenance on various types of equipment and vehicles; provides information to the general public; interviews candidates for employment; provides on-the-job training; and uses small hand tools.
Monitors the operation, administration and maintenance of a major recreation area with one or more satellite, extensive grounds and multiple recreational facilities. This includes operating and overseeing the online revenue reporting system and the ORMS reservation system.
Represents the agency at meetings and conferences with representatives of federal, state and municipal agencies and community and other groups to provide information concerning agency objectives and to obtain their cooperation in achieving those goals and/or to resolve problems.
Prepares budgets for assigned areas by projecting resource needs and preparing required documentation for agency’s budget request.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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