Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor I (Constitution Beach)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Revere, MA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for Seasonal Forest and Park Supervisor I to perform duties related to the seasonal operation, administration, and maintenance of an assigned facility. This includes grounds maintenance, building and equipment repair, and recreational programming. The role involves supervising assigned staff in visitor services, facility maintenance, and resource protection. Specific responsibilities include work assignment and scheduling, performance review and evaluation, and staff development. The supervisor will maintain and enforce professional standards for visitor services, staff appearance, facility maintenance, public safety, and resource protection. They will also develop and maintain relationships with Friends Groups, users, and other interested organizations. Communication with other Departmental staff regarding park activities, incidents, and programs is essential, including preparing written reports and using electronic communication. The role involves preparing reports and maintaining records on the daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal operations of the assigned area, and making recommendations. Coordination of volunteers and court-referred individuals is also a responsibility. Duties include determining supply needs, operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles, providing public information, interviewing candidates, providing on-the-job training, and using small hand tools.

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.
• 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 supervision.

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; and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree