Summer 2026 - Short-Term Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I - Wompatuck & Ames Nowell State Park
About The Position
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the positions of Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I. This role involves supervising and performing work relative to the seasonal operation, administration, and maintenance of assigned facilities, including grounds maintenance, building and equipment maintenance and repair, and recreational programming. The supervisor will also oversee assigned staff performing visitor recreation and/or education services, facility maintenance, and resource protection programs. Specific responsibilities include work assignment and scheduling, performance review and evaluation, and staff development and training. The position requires maintaining and enforcing professional standards for visitor services, staff appearance, facility maintenance, public safety, and resource protection. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining relationships with Friends Groups, users, and other interested organizations, communicating park activities and incidents through various reports and electronic means, and preparing reports and records for operational information and recommendations. The supervisor will also coordinate volunteers and court-referred individuals, determine supply needs, operate and maintain equipment and vehicles, provide public information, interview candidates, provide on-the-job training, and use small hand tools.
Requirements
- At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of forestry, parks or recreational management.
- 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.
- Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
- Knowledge of the geographic composition of the assigned work area.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervising others.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 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; using small hand tools; and other duties as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
- Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
