Winter Season Conservation Restriction Monitor 24-25

Company: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

ALERTEffective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today!Job Description - Winter Season Conservation Restriction Monitor 24-25 (2400094L)POSITION INFORMATION:Seasonal Regional Planner IStart Date: 12/1/2024End Date: 3/15/2025About 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. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways.The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Seasonal Regional Planner I, Conservation Restriction (CR) Monitor.DCR has an active Land Acquisition Program that acquires land through fee purchases and through Conservation Restrictions (CRs). Currently, DCR's Division of State Parks holds over 330 CRs on approximately 40,000 acres of land throughout the Commonwealth. These restricted lands must be routinely monitored.The Seasonal CR Monitor will work with the CR Stewardship Program staff and assist in implementing DCR's CR Stewardship Program, with a focus on monitoring, records management, and landowner outreach. In addition, the CR Stewardship Planner will occasionally assist the Director of Land Protection and other Land Acquisition Staff on related land protection issues and projects.Position is focused on the eastern third of the state, with office location at 10 Park Plaza, Suite 6620, Boston, MA.Specific Duties Include:

• CR Monitoring: Conduct monitoring visits (using GPS, ArcGIS applications Survey123 and Field Maps, and digital photography) and prepare detailed monitoring reports (including GIS maps and photographs).
• Landowner Outreach and Communication: Maintain positive working relationships with CR landowners, evaluate and respond to landowner requests, track changes in landownership, and assist with bi-annual Newsletter and other outreach materials.
• Boundary Marking/Signage: Identify CR properties to be marked and provide information to contractors as needed.
• Recordkeeping: Keep electronic files and all other information relevant to CR stewardship organized using the Land Information System (LIS).
• Land Acquisition and Other: Work cooperatively with CR Stewardship Program staff, Land Acquisition and Protection staff, and other DCR staff on various projects as needed.A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached "as relevant" to the requisition.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.Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and familiarity with Conservation Restrictions.
• Knowledge of assessing environmental conditions.
• Knowledge of New England habitat types, native wildlife species, and invasive terrestrial plants.
• Experience in the field using GPS devices and tablets.
• Ability to use geographic information systems (i.e. ArcGIS) for property assessments and map creation.
• Ability to read and understand topographic maps, assessor plans, and survey plans.
• Experience in reviewing and producing reports that include maps, photographs, and narrative.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal documents and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with landowners and other professionals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public.
• Ability to work outdoors, year-round under varying conditions.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Commonwealth.Minimum Entrance Requirements:Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, transportation planning, or land use planning, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below.Substitutions:I. A Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant fields may be substituted for the required experience.Special Requirements:Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.Primary Location:United States-Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park PlazaJob:PlanningAgency:Department of Conservation & RecreationSchedule:Full-timeShift:DayJob Posting:Oct 25, 2024, 4:28:23 PMNumber of Openings:1If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Moneesha Dasgupta - 6176450358Bargaining Unit: 09-MOSES - Engineers/ScientistsConfidential: NoPotentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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