What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forest And Park Supervisor I position at Department of Conservation & Recreation?
The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for three Forest & Park Supervisor I in 3 Locations in the West Region. They include:
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation ( and Connecticut River Greenway), 300 Sugarloaf St., South Deerfield, MA
Mount Holyoke Range State Park, 1500 West St., Amherst, MA
Holyoke Heritage State Park, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, MA
This position has been converted from seasonal to permanent as part of the strategic readiness initiative.
While the agency welcomes all applicants, preference will be given to applicants currently employed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
DUTIES:
Supervises the maintenance of assigned recreational areas, including such activities as grounds maintenance, building and equipment maintenance, and repair and removal of hazardous trees or limbs.Inspects the condition of state-operated forest and park recreational areas and facilities to determine their suitability for public use, ensures compliance with safety standards and determines maintenance needs.
Patrols recreational areas and facilities to maintain security and ensures compliance with applicable rules, regulations and policies.
Issues permits or gives permission for the use of recreational facilities, park areas, etc. and collects related fees.
Maintains records and prepares reports concerning assigned work to provide information and make appropriate recommendations.
Organizes and implements recreational and cultural programs, including sports competitions, nature walks, shows, etc. for the enjoyment of visitors to the parks.
Coordinates the activities and work of volunteers, court-referred individuals, etc.
Determines supply needs; operates and performs routine maintenance on various types of equipment and vehicles; provides information to the general public; interviews candidates for employment; provides on-the-job training; and uses small hand tools.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE 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.
Substitutions:
I. 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.
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