What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department of Natural Resources Agent position at Town of Wareham?
The Town’s Human Resources Office is accepting applications for the full-time (40 hours) position of Natural Resource Agent/Assistant Animal Control Officer. The rate of pay for this position, and a very generous benefits package including health insurance (premiums paid at 68%), dental insurance (premiums paid at 75%) and paid time off, are in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement currently in effect. This is a non-exempt position.
Education and Experience: Associate’s Degree in natural sciences or related field; or at least two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in seamanship and boat handling, shellfish aquaculture, wildlife management, and small boat repairs.
Job Duties: Include but are not limited to: performs all the essential functions of the Animal Control Officer; patrols the harbor/waterways and assists in enforcing boating laws, bylaws and safety regulations; assists in issuing citations/warnings for violations; monitors the docking, anchorage, and mooring of vessels; assists boats in distress; responds to inquiries and complaints from boaters; assists in the repair, renovation, upgrades of maintenance waterways facilities/equipment; assists in the enforcement of laws/regulations regarding shell fishing, inland fish and game; checks fishing, hunting and firearms licenses; assists in the enforcement of daily bag limits, ammunition and clothing requirements; and similar or related work as required. Employee works on local waterways, in all types of weather. Employee may be required to use: light trucks, medical equipment, hand tools, boats, off-road vehicles, compact construction equipment, office equipment all types of firearms.
Requirements: Must have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License. Must have the ability to successfully complete the MPTC Police Academy, within one year of date of hire, and have the ability to carry firearms, be CPR and First Aid certified. Must have the ability to become certified by POST, complete all Massachusetts Harbormaster Certifications including Captain’s License and have completed or have the ability to complete the Massachusetts Animal Control Certification Academy. Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergency call backs. Subject to CORI/SORI, pre-employment physical, drug test and RMV check. Must have the ability to interact with the public in a courteous and pleasant manner.
AA/EEO/ADA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.36 - $26.62 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $27
