Restoration Ecologist / Project Manager position

The MA Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) seeks qualified applicants for a Restoration Ecologist / Project Manager position.  The position is housed at the DER offices in Boston, MA and supports habitat restoration projects throughout the Commonwealth.  The mission of the Division of Ecological Restoration is to restore and protect the health and integrity of the Commonwealth’s rivers, wetlands, and watersheds for the benefit of people, fish, and wildlife.  DER is a division of the MA Department of Fish and Game.

The official job posting can be viewed via the web page link below:

https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/31100001/job/job_view.do?postingId=J20363

NOTE: The official web page job posting incorrectly states the application deadline as 3/18/2010.  The correct deadline is 3/26/2010.

An unofficial copy of the job posting is included below with further details and application instructions.

Click this link to visit DER’s web site: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/der/index.htm.

-Hunt
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Hunt Durey, Acting Deputy Director
Division of Ecological Restoration
Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game
251 Causeway Street, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02114
Email: hunt.durey@state.ma.us
Phone: 617-626-1245
Cell: 978-778-8044

Web: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/der/ 

Restoration Ecologist

Environmental Analyst III

This position is funded from the Commonwealth’s capital budget.

Duties:

Manage assigned aquatic habitat restoration projects
• Evaluate potential restoration projects as assigned.
• Identify and recruit project sponsors and develop potential restoration projects.
• Provide project management and support as needed for assigned projects, including forming teams, developing project plans, securing technical services, obtaining funding (including federal grants and corporate donations), developing public support, coordinating interagency activities and deliberations, complying with regulatory requirements, managing construction, and facilitating public outreach & education.
• Manage consultant contracts and ensure successful contractor performance of scopes of work and production of quality deliverables.
• Maintain current project digital and paper files, including Division project database and GIS assets, and report on projects as needed.

Conduct site reconnaissance and potential project evaluation in coordination with Division staff and other partners
• Investigate and evaluate potential restoration sites.
• Conduct detailed assessments of potential restoration sites.
• Review and comment on restoration planning documents; help to revise and produce.

Provide Programmatic and Project Management Support
• Facilitate processing of DER Technical Assistance and Grants contracts for assigned wetland projects.
• Assist with tracking of assigned wetlands projects to assess project needs and coordinate and track with DER budget.
• Work with DER staff to maximize procurement of external funding sources for assigned wetland project needs.
• Assist with preparation and execution of RFRs, including solicitations for Priority Projects and prequalified vendors.

Other activities:
• Provide information as requested to support Division outreach such as project marketing tools, newsletters, brochures, and program reports.
• Provide information requested to support budget and program development.
• Provide volunteer training and participate in other outreach and education activities.
• Manage other consultant contracts and interagency agreements.
• Participate in general interagency coordination and policy activities.
• Represent the program in public forums and present at professional conferences.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least two years must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:
I. An Associate’s degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology,. natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Graduate degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

A masters degree in environmental science, ecology, natural resources, or a related field with five or more years of professional experience in wetland and/or other aquatic habitat restoration (especially coastal), wetland ecology, marine biology, and hydrology.
Extensive wetland and habitat restoration field experience, including wildlife habitat evaluation, wetland functional assessment, and ability to identify aquatic habitat stressors and potential restoration treatments.
Experience in coastal and freshwater wetland habitat monitoring and data collection, analysis, and reporting for parameters including vegetation, salinity, nekton, and tidal hydrology.
Extensive wetland project management experience, including developing project plans, coordinating project teams, preparing budgets, developing public support, preparing scopes of work, managing consultant contracts, obtaining funding through grants and other sources, complying with regulations, coordinating interagency activities and deliberations, managing construction, and facilitating public outreach & education.
Solid knowledge and work experience with environmental permitting at local, state, and federal levels (Massachusetts experience is a plus).
Environmental planning experience, including collection, synthesis, and evaluation of planning data such as historic maps and remotely sensed imagery and LiDAR data.
Experience interpreting, reviewing, and commenting on hydrologic calculations and models, and engineering site plans and specifications, including elements such as elevations and datums, resource delineations, dewatering, erosion controls, construction staging and sequencing, and overall best management practices.
Experience and full competency with MS Office, including Access and Excel. Excellent all-around computer skills with an emphasis on data management and use of GIS software (ArcMap 9.x) as well as GPS hardware and software.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment on multiple tasks with varying deadlines. Ability to work independently and with self-initiative, while having a keen sense of when to ask questions and seek input. Excellent written and verbal communications. Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to motivate and persuade others

Comments:

This is a Civil Service position. The Restoration Ecologist / Project Manager oversees aquatic habitat restoration project development, implementation, and monitoring. Position requires frequent in-state travel to conduct field work and collaborate with partners. Occasional attendance at night meetings is also required.

How To Apply:

All applications must be made in writing, consisting of a cover letter making specific reference to this particular announcement and Posting ID J20363, a current resume with references, and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application for Employment form, which can be found on the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs web site at http://www.state.ma.us/envir/, select the Application for Employment link under Key Resources at the bottom left of the page, or you may request a copy be sent to you. All applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM on Friday March 26th.

How to apply:
Mail cover letter, Application for Employment form, and resume to:

Peter Burke, Personnel Officer
Department Of Fish And Game
251 Causeway Street – Suite 400
Boston, Massachusetts 02114

Telephone #: (617) 626-1562
Fax #: (617) 626-1505

Agency Web Address:

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/

Diversity Officer:

Mr. Peter Burke, (617) 626-1562

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.