What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 25 Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor I - Wellfleet Hollow position at DCR - Urban Parks & Recreation?
POSITION INFORMATION:
Position: Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I
Location: Wellfleet Hollow
Start Date: 5/4/25
End Date: 10/25/25
# of positions: 1
Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position. Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.
Who We Are:
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.
Who We Are as an Employer:
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 commonwealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the wellbeing 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.
Job Opening:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the positions of Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I.
DUTIES:
Supervises and performs work relative to the seasonal operation, administration and maintenance of the assigned facility including such activities as grounds maintenance, building and equipment maintenance and repair and recreational programming.
Supervises assigned staff performing visitor recreation and/or education services, facility maintenance and resource protection programs.
Specific responsibilities relative to staff management include: work assignment and scheduling; work performance review and evaluation; and staff development and training.
Maintains, communicates and enforces professional standards for the quality of visitor services, staff appearance, facility maintenance, public safety and resource protection.
Develops and maintains professional and/or service relationships with Friends Group, users and other organizations having particular interest in the assigned area, or areas.
Communicates park activities, incidents, and programs to other Departmental staff, Departmental communication includes the preparation of various written reports, electronic communication via computer, telephone and radio transmission.
Prepares reports and maintains records regarding the daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal operation of the assigned area to provide information and make appropriate recommendations.
Coordinates the activities and work of volunteers, court referred individuals, etc.
Performs related duties such as determining supply needs; operating and performing routine maintenance on various types of equipment and vehicles; providing information to the general public; interviewing candidates for employment; providing on the job training; and using small hand tools; and other duties as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salaries are based upon full-time/40 hours worked per week. This position will be assigned a 2nd shift schedule of 2:30pm-11pm. Schedules and days off are at the discretion of the supervisor. This position may require working weekends and/or holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
Knowledge of the geographic composition of the assigned work area.
Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervising
MINIMUM ENTRANCE 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.
Comprehensive Benefits
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