[Massplanners] Foxborough seeks a full-time Conservation Agent

[Paige]

Salary

$83,144.00 - $88,218.00 Annually
Location

Foxborough, MA
Job Type

Full-Time
Job Number

T120
Department

Land Use and Economic Development
Opening Date

09/17/2024
Closing Date

Continuous
Bargaining Unit

United Steel Workers - Unit A

Description

A wetland science-oriented position that provides support, coordination,
and professional management for the Conservation Commission in carrying out
its mandate and its mission to protect the town's natural resources
including its biodiversity, unique natural areas, wetlands, and other water
resources.
Examples of Duties

Assists with open space and general resource protection. Assists the
commission in planning, management and acquisition of town owned
conservation land.

Helps prepare and updates Open Space and Recreation Plan to meet criteria
for state approval. Oversees and carries out management tasks such as trail
building and maintenance, signage, and cleanup.

Maintains the Town owned conservation land database and performs Deed and
Title Research as needed at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds.

Assists the Commision in the administration and enforcement of the Wetlands
Protection Act and Foxborough wetlands bylaws. Reviews wetlands filings and
conducts field inspections; monitors town-owned land.

Researches and prepares legal documents, reports, and presentations for the
Conservation Commission including drafting wetland permits, finding, scope
of services, and other documents.

Serves as an information resource, researches issues, and provides data.
Provides information and advises the general public concerning wetlands
protection laws and regulations as they apply to specific sites; responds
to inquiries pertaining to town conservation properties and land use.

Responds to complaints, enforces wetlands regulations; may issue cease and
desist orders; recommends appropriate action/remediation; maintains case
files and materials including computer database; builds solid case record.

Oversees collection of filing fees and other deposits as well as management
of Conservation Department budget and expenditures.

Attends all public meetings and hearings of the Conservation Commission.
Performs similar or related work as required, directed or situation
dictates. Manages Conservation Office and maintains regular office hours.
Typical Qualifications

Education and Experiences:
Bachelor's degree in Enviromental science or related field and five years
of experience in wetlands protection, land conservation, environmental
management or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Supplemental Information

Supervision:
Works under the administrative direction of the Conservation Commission and
the Town Manager. Supervises volunteer and shared part-time employee.

Work Environment:
Administrative work is performed in office conditions; outdoor work
includes wetlands and field investigations in various weather conditions
with exposure to potential health hazards.  Has regular contact with town
departments, boards, government agencies, consultants and the general
public.

*Please apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/foxboroughma
<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/foxboroughma>?*



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Paige E. Duncan, Town Manager
Foxborough Town Hall, 40 South Street
Foxborough, Massachusetts 02035
Ph: 508-543-1258

pduncan at foxboroughma.gov
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