Winter 26/27 Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor I - Nickerson State Park
About The Position
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I for Nickerson State Park and the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Brewster, Massachusetts. The seasonal position is scheduled to run from November 15, 2026, through March 20, 2027. Primary duties involve snow and ice operations, work in inclement weather, and overtime and holiday work. The supervisor oversees seasonal facility operations, administration, and maintenance, including grounds, buildings, equipment, recreational programming, and resource protection. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating volunteers and other assigned individuals, maintaining visitor-service and public-safety standards, communicating park activities, and preparing operational reports and records. If selected for a period of fewer than 90 days, the position automatically reverts to a short-term position, whose salary rate will be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in forestry, parks, or recreational management, or an equivalent combination of experience and eligible substitutions.
- An Associate's degree or higher with a major in forestry, natural resources management, or parks and recreation management may substitute for the required experience; education toward such a degree is prorated based on requirements completed.
- Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License, based on assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of 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 agency forms and their uses.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of supervising others.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and perform seasonal operations, administration, and maintenance of the assigned facility, including grounds, buildings, equipment, recreation programming, and resource protection.
- Carry out snow and ice operations and work in inclement weather; work overtime and holidays as expected.
- Drive state vehicles and UTVs and operate and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
- Supervise staff providing visitor recreation and education services, facility maintenance, and resource protection.
- Assign and schedule work, review and evaluate performance, and support staff development and training.
- Maintain, communicate, and enforce standards for visitor services, staff appearance, facility maintenance, public safety, and resource protection.
- Develop and maintain professional and service relationships with Friends Groups, users, and other partners or organizations.
- Communicate park activities, incidents, and programs to departmental staff through written reports, computer communications, telephone, and radio.
- Prepare reports and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal operational records, including appropriate recommendations.
- Coordinate volunteers, court-referred individuals, and others.
- Determine supply needs, provide information to the public, interview employment candidates, and provide on-the-job training.
- Use hand and power tools, landscaping equipment, and snow and ice equipment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits and rewards are offered to Commonwealth employees; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
