Conservation Ranger

The Town of Edgartown is recruiting Conservation Rangers/Shorebird Technicians for the 2026 Norton Point season. Under the direction of the Conservation Agent, Conservation Rangers/Shorebird Technicians are responsible for protected species monitoring and public education on Norton Point Beach. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available from April 1 to September 15.

Please send completed applications to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or P.O. Box 5130 ATTN:
Human Resources, Edgartown, MA 02539. Applications and full job descriptions are available at edgartown-ma.us or in the Human Resource Office. The Town of Edgartown is an equal opportunity employer. Positions are open until filled.

Town of Edgartown | Conservation Commission

Position performs administrative and technical work related to the management of the Coastal Waterbird Program.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Accomplish the wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program;

Assist in the management of databases including abundance, productivity, and behavioral data;

Utilize Nest Story app for data collection;

Compile data for State Plover, Tern, and Oystercatcher Census Forms;

Interact with beach goers to provide information regarding regulations and beach ecology;

Deliver informal coastal waterbird education and outreach to beach goers, community groups, partners, etc.;

Collect biological data on nesting, foraging, and migrating species of coastal waterbirds including abundance and distribution of target species;

Assist in compilation of data for State Plover, Tern, and Oystercatcher Census Forms;

Write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities;

Ensure that beach goers do not land in closed areas and that they remain outside of symbolic fencing for nesting shorebirds;

Assist Beach Director and Rangers in day-to-day operations with focus on Conservation and Coastal Waterbirds, as needed;

Performs a variety of related duties.

Under general direction, employee assists with plans and prioritizes the majority of routine day-to-day operations. The employee is expected to solve most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions accordingly, Works under the administrative direction of the Conservation Agent and Conservation Assistant in accordance with established town policies and applicable state laws and regulations.

Consequences of errors, missed deadlines, or poor judgment could result in excessive costs, delay in service delivery, legal repercussions, threaten the safety of the environment, natural resources, and cause adverse public relations and opinions.

The work requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Guidelines include a large body of policies, practices and precedents which may be complex or conflicting, gment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Requires understanding, interpreting and applying federal, state and local regulations.

The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to a professional or technical field. Assignments typically involve evaluation and interpretation of factors, conditions or unusual circumstances; inspecting, testing or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; gathering, analyzing and evaluating facts or data using specialized fact finding techniques; or determining the methods to accomplish the work.

Relationships are primarily with co-workers, the public, groups and/or individuals such as peers from other organizations, and representatives of…