Short-Term Seasonal Engineering Aide II: Environmental ACM Inspector Summer '25

Who We Are:

The Department of Conversation & Recreation (DCR) is steward of one of the largest state parks systems in the country. Its 450,000 acres is made up of forests, parks, greenways, historic sites and landscapes, seashores, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and watersheds. The DCR also oversees several swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks.

Who We Serve:

Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to combine energy and environmental agencies under one Cabinet secretary. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) serves Commonwealth residents interested in outdoor recreational activities, clean energy solutions and those who work with animals and livestock. Equally, EOEEA works with energy consumers, power companies, clean energy providers and farmers to delicately balance the interaction with environmental protection laws and regulations while being a cornerstone for our economic prosperity.

Position Information:

Short-Term Seasonal Engineering Aide II: Environmental ACM Inspector 8/10/2025 to 10/01/2025 (8 weeks) @ 40 hrs: Contact Supervisor for schedule. 1 position(s).

This position reports to 6 Edwin H Land Boulevard, Cambridge

Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.

Position Summary:

Provide daily ACM (Asbestos-containing material) inspection by qualified Asbestos Personnel of Beach, especially along high-tide lines, on Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor starting on Sunday 8/10/2025 and completing on 10/1/2025. Asbestos Personnel / Inspector shall walk along the beach in the morning before island opens for the public and look for any asbestos material washed up on the beach. If ACM is located, take a digital photo for the location and collect the materials. Asbestos Personnel / Inspector will transport all collected materials to DCR's designated drum on island to contain any ACM collected. Asbestos Personnel / Inspector will deposit the collected ACM in the container and maintain the daily collection log per DCR's request for service. Daily schedule is tide effected.

Duties:

• Monitor and inspect Spectacle Island Beach for washed up ACM.
• Prepare daily, weekly and/or monthly summary collection logs.
• Coordinate any contractor services with Regional and District Supervisors, as necessary.

Qualifications acquired on the job:

• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities, especially work site safety.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques followed in the construction and maintenance of parks, parkways, and facilities.
• Ability to plan, assign and coordinate the activities of others.
• Ability to organize work by establishing operating and/or reporting relationships and/or by assigning work accordingly.
• DCR will provide training in Asbestos Awareness (2-hour) and Asbestos Inspector (24-hour) training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment, materials and safety standards related to construction.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints and drawings.
• Familiarity with global positioning systems (GPS) to interpret maps, to identify construction sites and to record work locations.
• Ability to write concisely and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Experience in construction, engineering or technical discipline preferred.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Driver's License Class D

About the Division of Design and Engineering:

Continuing over a century of visionary land stewardship, DCR's Division of Design & Engineering (D&E) collaborates with colleagues within DCR, other agencies, and communities across the state to plan, design, build, and maintain a diversity of outdoor recreational experiences and unique landscapes throughout the Commonwealth. In addition, our staff is responsible for maintaining public infrastructure including dams, seawalls, parkways and park roads, sidewalks and trails, and stormwater systems. This requires employing a diverse range of talent including architects, engineers, landscape architects, planners, tradespeople as well as business, finance and administrative support who work together to support D&E's mission. Our staff is unified by a passion for providing access to high quality public open space and outdoor recreation for all ages and abilities, and strive to improve visitor experience, enhance universal accessibility, and help modernize DCR's facilities and resources to be more carbon neutral, energy independent, and resilient to climate change.

Qualifications:
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in civil or sanitary engineering work in such areas as construction, survey, hydraulics, design transportation, structural, mining, airport, materials, electrical, sanitary, environmental, soils, drafting, highway or architectural, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:
I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in land surveying, civil engineering, civil engineering technology or architectural technology may be substituted for the required experience.*

II. Possession of a valid certificate issued by a recognized technical institute indicating proficiency in civil engineering technology 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 Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Comprehensive Benefits

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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. 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.