Mass Town Careers

CONSERVATION ADMINISTRATOR – GR.9

FULL-TIME (37 HOURS/WEEK)

SALARY: $1297.16 – $1743.29 / WEEK

The Conservation Administrator performs administrative, management & technical duties supporting the Conservation Commission.

Essential Functions:

Reviews project filings; assures legal requirements related to permits & issuance; conducts reviews & verifies wetland delineations.
Develops & provides recommendations regarding a project’s compliance with the Wetlands Protection Act; drafts permits.
Conducts site inspections. Reviews building permit applications for potential issues.
Initiates & writes Wetlands Bylaw for approval & drafts associated regulations.
Facilitates preparation/updating, of the municipality’s “Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Plan”.
Sits on the Stormwater Committee.
Oversees the operation/maintenance of town ponds & beaches.
Oversees the management of two high hazard dams & one low hazard dam.
Prepares department correspondences, payroll, purchases, capital plans, labor reports, budget, vendor contracts, vouchers & billing files.
Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree & three years of experience in field related field; or an equivalent combination of education & experience.