Continuous Forest Inventory Contractors

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Job Description - Continuous Forest Inventory Contractors (260005ID)

Job Description

Continuous Forest Inventory Contractors - ( 260005ID )

Description

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees are vital in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conservation of the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public.

Mass Wildlife is responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth, including endangered plants and animals. Mass Wildlife restores, protects, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.

A cover letter referencing the correct position must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking two (2)
Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) Contractors . The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (Mass Wildlife) is seeking qualified individuals to assist with a Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) pilot project. Primary duty will be completing field data collection focused on forest composition and structural metrics on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) across the Commonwealth.

Under the supervision of the Habitat Restoration and Management Program Manager, the Habitat Program CFI Contractors will establish monitoring plots and collect forest metric data at 50 sites across the state. Work will focus on implementing newly developed CFI protocols and working with Habitat Program staff to identify any necessary refinements to the methods. The CFI Crew members are responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and effective field operations;

maintaining detailed project records; and contributing to the evaluation and reporting of CFI pilot project outcomes .

Anticipated Start/End Dates
:
October 1, 2026 – June 25, 2027. 40 hours / week with a salary range of $ 30.71 - $35.26 /hr (including $2.68 / hr Payment in Lieu of Benefits).

Specific

Duties Include:

Utilize forest ecology knowledge to contribute to the implementation of a CFI pilot program.

Utilize maps, GPS devices, and other instruments to navigate to points in remote areas across challenging terrain.

Establish monitoring plots and install permanent markers.

Accurately and efficiently complete plot measurements and record data.

Utilize GPS and GIS software (ArcGIS, ESRI Field Maps).

Coordinate logistics for field operations, including equipment, materials, transportation, and safety supplies.

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