Seasonal Forest And Parks Supervisor I-Douglas SF

Job Description Seasonal Forest And Parks Supervisor I – Douglas SF (260002IN) Start Date 5/16/26 End Date 9/7/26 Work Hours 40 hrs/week # of Positions 1 Salary 50,230.18 – 67,297.88 Yearly Please Note Salary range compensation by hours worked is determined by several factors, including experience, seniority, the agency’s budget, and the nature of the role (e.g., short-term contract vs. full-time position). For union positions, salary is determined in accordance with the applicable bargaining unit’s salary schedule and governing regulations. Short-term Status If you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position. Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process. Who We Are The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. Who We Are as an Employer At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. Department of Conservation and Recreation The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote, and enhance our Commonwealth’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well‑being of all. DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission. Job Opening The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Forest & Park Supervisor I. Duties Cleans and maintains public areas of assigned location such as restrooms, campgrounds, parking lots, trails, beaches, etc. Performs various manual labor tasks which may require some specialized skill. Installs, repairs and maintains signs such as regulatory, historic and information signs by performing tasks such as digging holes, installing supports, using a variety of hand or handheld power tools. Plants, transplants, prunes, trims and fertilizes trees, flowers and shrubs; seeds lawns and gardens; sprays for insects and plant diseases; and performs related tasks such as cutting grass, raking leaves and watering trees, shrubs and flowers as required for the upkeep and beautification of public grounds. Load and unload trucks (firewood, park supplies, equipment, etc.), physically or by use of dollies; unpack and store supplies and equipment in stockrooms, storerooms or warehouses; and take periodic inventories of supplies and equipment. Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and tools by washing, inspecting, tightening, lubricating and sharpening edges on all cutting tools. Repair and paint guard rails; set up wooden horses, cones etc. for traffic control purposes; move equipment, sweep, collect and remove trash. Operate handheld power tools. Install attachments such as mowers, plow blades, leaf catcher buckets and vacuum cleaners to tractors and/or trucks in order to equip vehicles for grass cutting, roadway cleaning, snow removal, etc. Operate motor vehicles including light vehicles, trucks, etc., in connection with assigned unit activities. Operate camp registration offices, issue admission tickets, receive receipts and maintain simple records. Perform related duties as required. Preferred Qualifications 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. A resume must be submitted as part of the application process for this position. This document must be specifically attached “as relevant” to the requisition for which you are applying. Qualifications This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements (A) Two years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, technical or professional experience in the field of forestry, parks or recreational management. (B) Any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions 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. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Special Requirements Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required. Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Equal Opportunity Statement An Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self‑select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Primary Location United States – Massachusetts – Douglas – Wallum Lake Road Job Category Community and Social Services Agency Department of Conservation & Recreation Schedule Full‑time Shift Multiple Job Posting Date Mar 23, 2026, 5:41:13 PM Bargaining Unit 02‑AFSCME – Service/Institutional If you have Diversity, Affimative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Moneesha Dasgupta/View email address on click.appcast.io – View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr