Seasonal Winter 26/27 -Forest And Park Supervisor II- Roxbury Heritage State Park

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a Forest and Park Supervisor II for Roxbury Heritage State Park. The role is responsible for supervising and conducting maintenance of assigned recreational areas; inspecting state-operated forest and park areas and facilities; patrolling them; permitting their use; and organizing and implementing recreational and cultural programs. The supervisor oversees grounds, building, and equipment maintenance, including repairs and removal of hazardous trees or limbs. The role assesses public-use suitability, safety compliance, and maintenance needs; maintains security and enforces applicable rules; issues permits and collects fees; keeps records and prepares reports; and coordinates volunteers and court-referred individuals. Duties also include determining supply needs, operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles, providing information to the public, interviewing and training employees, monitoring recreational-area personnel, conferring with agency staff, and recommending responses to problems or changes to policies and procedures. Related duties may be assigned. The stated seasonal assignment is scheduled to begin November 15, 2026, and end March 20, 2027. If selected for a period of less than 90 days, the position will revert to a short-term position, and the salary rate will be discussed during the interview process. The posting does not state a salary range.

Requirements

At least three years of full-time or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in forestry, parks, or recreational management, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity; or an allowed equivalent combination of experience and education.
A valid Class D driver's license is listed as a special requirement.
A current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required based on assignment.
No substitutions are permitted for the required one year of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work on complex issues and handle multiple situations.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of forest and park management methods and techniques, including terminology, safety practices and procedures, and materials and equipment.
Ability to use a personal computer.
Experience supervising staff involved in diverse park and facility management and operations.
Optional CDL B license; CDL operators will be enrolled in DCR’s DOT Drug and Alcohol Program.
An associate's or higher degree with a major in forestry, natural resources management, or parks and/or recreation management may substitute for up to two years of the required experience. Education toward such a degree is prorated based on completed requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance of assigned recreational areas, including grounds, buildings, equipment, repairs, and removal of hazardous trees or limbs.
Inspect state-operated forest and park recreational areas and facilities for public-use suitability, safety compliance, and maintenance needs.
Patrol recreational areas and facilities to maintain security and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and policies.
Issue permits or grant permission for facility and park-area use, and collect related fees.
Maintain records and prepare reports on assigned work, including appropriate recommendations.
Organize and implement recreational and cultural programs for park visitors.
Coordinate the activities and work of volunteers, court-referred individuals, and others.
Determine supply needs; operate and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles; provide information to the public; interview employment candidates; provide on-the-job training; and use small hand tools.
Monitor recreational-area personnel to ensure state forest and park areas are maintained for recreational purposes.
Confer with agency personnel about unit activities to resolve problems, provide information, and make recommendations.
Review reports and recommend actions to resolve problems or changes to policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.