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Job Description - Field Operations Team Leader - Mount Holyoke Complex (250000S8)
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.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Field Operations Team Leader for the West Region, Mount Holyoke Complex.
The Field Operations Team Leader is a working supervisor position responsible for a group of parks/areas in a designated "Complex". This position works under and reports to the Park Operations Division District Manager.
This position is responsible for the overall operation, management and administration of state programs for forest, park and conservation areas.
DUTIES:
1. Supervise and monitor the operation, administration and maintenance of the parks in the designated Complex.
2. Coordinates & monitors assigned program activities of a large recreational area in order to ensure effective operations and compliance with established standards.
3. Supervises the maintenance of all accounts, records and monitors the preparation of all reports, including expenditures, budgets, capital requests, personnel and water testing.
4. Acts as liaison to provide technical assistance to agency personnel, various private, local, state & federal agencies concerning assigned programs.
5. Reviews and analyzes data concerning agency programs in order to determine progress and effectiveness.
6. Reviews, makes staff recommendations and oversees all major and minor events within the complex.
7. Resolves personnel problems, public complaints and responds to inquiries from agency staff.
8. Participates and provides pertinent information at meetings such as public hearings, conservation commissions, etc.
9. Participates & oversees in the creation & implementation of concession permits, special use permits, and park policy & procedures.
10. Provides oversight, care and maintenance to numerous miles of publicly traveled roads and sidewalks.
11. Reviews report of subordinates to determine progress and make recommendations.
12. Reviews specifications and approves requisitions of all equipment & supplies for the operation and maintenance of the parks.
13. Coordinates the activities and work of all volunteers and other community service participants.
14. Works with organizations in assuring compliance with the preservation of endangered species.
15. Supervises, coordinates and evaluates all staff assigned to complex.
16. Interviews candidates, assigns work, monitors scheduling, and evaluates work performance.
17. Perform related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience with swimming pool management and operations and with HVAC systems preferred.
2. Excellent communications skills.
3. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of forest and park management.
4. Ability to use a personal computer.
5. Experience supervising staff participating in diverse park/facility management and operations.
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operators License is preferred.
2. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Practical Pool Management Plus (PPM+) certification.
3. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a current and valid Massachusetts category 2A Hoisting License is preferred.
4. Possession of, or ability to obtain a current and valid CPR Certificate may be required.
5. Possession of, or ability to obtain a current and valid Standard First Aid and Personal Safety Certificate may be required.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the field of forestry or park management, of which (B) four (4) must be in a supervisory capacity.
Incumbents are required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.
Based on assignment in a complex that includes aquatics facilities, incumbents are required to have the Practical Pool Management Plus (PPM) certificate within twelve (12) months of hire.
Substitutions:
1. An Associate’s degree or higher with a major in forestry, natural resources management, parks management, or other related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 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.
Official Title : Field Operations Team Leader
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Hadley-Route 47
Job
: Community and Social Services
Agency
: Department of Conservation & Recreation
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: Feb 2, 2025, 4:59:51 PM
Number of Openings
: 1
Salary
: 68,884.40 - 93,976.48 Yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr