Winter 26/27 Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor I - Webb Memorial State Park

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Weymouth, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I based primarily at Webb Memorial State Park in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The incumbent will also support Nantasket Beach State Reservation and Ames Nowell State Park as needed. The position is scheduled to start November 15, 2026, and end March 20, 2027. The primary duties are snow and ice operations in inclement weather, with expectations for overtime and holiday work. The supervisor oversees and performs seasonal facility operations, administration, and maintenance, including grounds, buildings, equipment, recreational programming, and operation of state vehicles and UTVs. The role supervises staff providing visitor recreation or education services, facility maintenance, and resource protection; assigns and schedules work; evaluates performance; and supports staff development and training. The supervisor maintains and enforces standards for visitor services, staff appearance, maintenance, public safety, and resource protection. The position also maintains relationships with Friends Groups, park users, and partner organizations; communicates park activities, incidents, and programs; prepares reports and records; coordinates volunteers and court-referred individuals; and performs related operational duties as assigned.

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 permitted substitutions.
An associate 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 completed requirements.
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 the principles, practices, and techniques of supervising others.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform snow and ice operations, including work in inclement weather.
Supervise and perform seasonal facility operations, administration, and maintenance, including grounds, buildings, equipment, and recreational programming.
Drive state vehicles and UTVs and operate and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
Supervise staff providing visitor recreation or 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 or service relationships with Friends Groups, users, and partner organizations.
Communicate park activities, incidents, and programs to Department staff by preparing written reports and using electronic communication, telephone, and radio.
Prepare reports and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal operational records, making 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.