Seasonal Forest and Park Supervisor
Forest And Park Supervisor I
| Agency Name: | Dept. of Conservation and Recreation |
|---|---|
| Official Title: | Forest And Park Supervisor I |
| Functional Title: | Seasonal Forest and Park Supervisor |
| Occupational Group: | Other |
| Position Type: | Seasonal |
| Full-Time or Part-Time: | Full-Time |
| Salary Range: | $0.00 to $1,346.60 Biweekly |
| Bargaining Unit: | 02 |
| Shift: | Day |
| Confidential: | No |
| Number Of Vacancies: | 1 |
| City/Town: | Monterey |
| Region: | WESTERN |
| Facility Location: | Beartown State Forest, Monterey, MA |
| Application Deadline: | 05-13-2014 |
| Apply Online: | No |
| Posting ID: | J41216 |
Duties:
About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. DCR is a dynamic agency, and is one of the largest park systems in the nation. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails and parkways.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position Seasonal Forest and Park Supervisor I.
Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Forests & Parks Supervisor or an employee of a higher grade, the Seasonal Forests & Parks Supervisor I assists in the seasonal operation, management and maintenance of the assigned facilities and/or its satellite areas, to provide an integrated program of natural and cultural resource protection, resource-base recreation, community education and public safety.
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 other duties as assigned.
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.
Qualifications:
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 Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Comments:
This position has a start date of May 11, 2014 thru September 7, 2014.
How To Apply:
Interested persons should respond in writing, accompanied by a resume, cover letter and a DCR application for employment, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date to:
Barbara Vivori, Administrative Assistant
Department of Conservation and Recreation
PO Box 1433
Pittsfield, MA 01202
An application must be completed and returned with a resume. Resumes will not be considered without an application. Applications are available on the DCR WEB site at www.mass.gov/dcr/ Once on our website, go to “Inside our Agency” and then “Employment”. Links to the various types of applications are there.