Conservation Assistant

Inspection, regulatory, administrative, and technical work in enforcing the provisions of conservation and wetlands protection laws and regulations, and in providing technical assistance to the conservation commission; monitoring conservation restrictions; all other related work as required.

• High school Diploma with college courses in land use management, environmental science or related field; college degree preferred.
• More than 3 years of experience in conservation activities, environmental planning or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in secretarial, bookkeeping or administrative work.
• Class D drivers license required.
• Notary Public helpful.
• MACC Fundamental Certificate preferred.

• Knowledge of Massachusetts conservation laws, Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations, and Town Wetland Protection Ordinance and Regulations.
• Working knowledge of office procedures.
• Familiarity with town government.

• Ability to operate various types of office equipment.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with Town officials, employees and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain complex record systems.
• Ability to read site plans, make inspections and to identify plant types.

• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including word processing, and Microsoft Excel with knowledge of Laserfiche and Open Gov programs a bonus.