Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor III - Boston Region, Wollaston Beach

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for a Forest and Park Supervisor III, Boston Region the Wollaston Beach. Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. The Forest & Park Supervisor III is responsible for supervising the maintenance and operations of parks, recreation areas, parkways, roadways, pedestrian ways and parking lots for public use. The incumbent of this position determines work priorities and resources, assigns and supervises staff, compiles and reviews data concerning park maintenance effectiveness and provides reports of all activities and incidents.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of forestry, parks or recreational management and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions: I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in forestry, natural resources management or parks and/or recreation management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work on complex issues and deal with multiple situations that may arise.
Excellent communications skills.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of forest and park management, including terminology, safety practices and procedures, and the types of materials and equipment used.
Ability to use a personal computer.
Experience supervising staff participating in diverse park/facility management and operations.

Responsibilities

Supervises the maintenance of assigned recreational areas, including such activities as roadway and parkway maintenance, grounds maintenance, building and equipment maintenance and the repair and/or removal of hazardous conditions such as unsafe trees or limbs, and snow removal.
Determines manpower and equipment resources necessary to accomplish assigned tasks.
Maintains records and prepares reports concerning assigned work to provide information and make appropriate recommendations.
Coordinates the activities and work of volunteers, court-referred individuals, etc.
May prepare budgets for assigned areas by projecting resource needs and preparing required documentation for agency’s budget request.
Monitors the activities involved in park and roadways maintenance work.
Compiles and reviews data concerning effectiveness of park maintenance activities to prepare reports for supervisor
Provides on-the-job training for new employees.
Prepares reports as required; maintains records and logs on such matters as time and attendance of assigned personnel; performs routine vehicle maintenance inspections; and operates motor vehicles and other park machinery and equipment as required.
Inspects damage to park areas, roadways, parking lots, equipment, etc. as a result of storms, vandalism and accidents to estimate the cost of labor and materials required for repairs and/or replacements.
Determines work priorities and assigns staff to specific tasks such as spraying, watering, planting trees, cleaning catch basins, trash removal, and snow removal etc.
Performs related work as assigned.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Work varied shifts and/or irregular hours; and stand for prolonged periods of time.