[Massplanners] Job Opportunity with the City of Worcester

[Smith, Michelle]

Good morning planners -

Worcester is hiring for an Assistant Conservation Agent for the first time and offers a diverse context to implement state and local wetlands protection regulations with both the volume of development and variety of settings in which projects of all different scales occur. A description of the position follows with the full posting available on the city's website, here: Employment Opportunities | City of Worcester, MA (worcesterma.gov)<http://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities>.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, professional setting where they will meaningfully contribute to the development of the City of Worcester. We ask that you kindly circulate to any potential interested candidates or follow the link above to find out more about the positions if you're interested in applying. Thank you in advance!


Assistant Conservation Agent - City of Worcester

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Conservation Agent (Planning Analyst) within the Office of Economic Development's Planning & Regulatory Services Division. The Assistant Conservation Agent is responsible for providing professional and technical assistance and administrative and customer service support primarily to the Worcester Conservation Commission. The position will support the Conservation Planner/Agent in protecting Worcester's natural resources through administration and enforcement of the City of Worcester's Wetlands Protection Ordinance and Regulations, the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and regulations, as well as management of over 850 acres of conservation land. Responsibilities include reviewing and managing projects and applications, coordinating board meetings, conducting development review, preparing legal notices, agendas, and meeting minutes, issuing decisions as well as conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

Bilingual and multilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  *   Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, environmental policy, planning, civil engineering, or other related field OR
  *   Two (2) years of full-time or four (4) years of part-time experience in environmental science or policy, permitting, planning, or related role
  *   Proficient with computers, including proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
  *   Excellent communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  *   Master's degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, environmental policy, planning, civil engineering, or other related field.
  *   Two (2) years of customer service experience
  *   Certification from the Massachusetts Association for Conservation Commissions
  *   Experience conducting research, querying records, managing, and analyzing data, and/or process management
  *   Proficiency with online GIS viewers and/or ArcGIS Pro
  *   Working knowledge of local, state, and federal wetlands and environmental protection laws and regulations including familiarity with and experience applying the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act

  *   Experience with principles and practices of natural resource conservation, ecology, botany, hydrology, stormwater management, erosion control, geology, land management, land development, state and local environmental regulations, erosion control methods, and floodplain management.

SALARY RANGE: $29.45-$35.90 hourly, full-time, with an excellent benefits package.


To apply, please visit:  www.worcesterma.gov/employment<http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment> or send resume and cover letter on or before FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023, to:  City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA  01608. Cover letter & resume required for consideration. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to:  City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR at worcesterma.gov<mailto:HR at worcesterma.gov>

Thanks again and happy holidays!

Best,
Michelle M. Smith
She/Her
Assistant Chief Development Officer - Planning & Regulatory Services
Executive Office of Economic Development | Planning & Regulatory Services Division
City of Worcester | 455 Main St., 4th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
P: 508-799-1400 x31436
E: smithm at worcesterma.gov<mailto:smithm at worcesterma.gov> (preferred)
www.worcesterma.gov<http://www.worcesterma.gov/>

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Note: Revision deadline for board consideration is 1 week before a meeting;
revision deadline for receipt of staff comments is 10 days before a meeting.

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