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<p class="MsoNormal">Good morning planners – <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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:
<a href="http://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities">Employment Opportunities | City of Worcester, MA (worcesterma.gov)</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="text-transform:uppercase"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;text-transform:uppercase">Assistant Conservation Agent – City of Worcester
<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for an
<b>Assistant Conservation Agent </b>(Planning Analyst)</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> 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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bilingual and multilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-autospace:none"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-bottom:3.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, environmental policy, planning, civil engineering, or other related field OR
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-bottom:3.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Two (2) years of full-time or four (4) years of part-time experience in environmental science or policy, permitting, planning, or related role
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Proficient with computers, including proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Excellent communication skills
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Master’s degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, environmental policy, planning, civil engineering, or other related field.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Two (2) years of customer service experience<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Certification from the Massachusetts Association for Conservation Commissions<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Experience conducting research, querying records, managing, and analyzing data, and/or process management<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Proficiency with online GIS viewers and/or ArcGIS Pro<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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 <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>SALARY RANGE: </b>$29.45-$35.90 hourly, full-time, with an excellent benefits package.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="Standard"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">To apply, please visit:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">
</span><a href="http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">www.worcesterma.gov/employment</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt">
or </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">send resume and cover letter on or before
<b><u>FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023</u>,</b> to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608.
</span><strong><i><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Cover letter & resume required for consideration.</span></i></strong><span lang="EN">
</span><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Preference is given to Worcester residents.</span></strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030,
</span><a href="mailto:HR@worcesterma.gov"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">HR@worcesterma.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks again and happy holidays!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Michelle M. Smith<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">She/Her<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Assistant Chief Development Officer - Planning & Regulatory Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Executive Office of Economic Development | Planning & Regulatory Services Division<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">City of Worcester | 455 Main St., 4th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">P: 508-799-1400 x31436<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">E:<b> </b></span><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:smithm@worcesterma.gov"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue">smithm@worcesterma.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.worcesterma.gov/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue">www.worcesterma.gov</span></a></span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:planning@worcesterma.gov"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue">planning@worcesterma.gov</span></a></span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Note: Revision deadline for board consideration is 1 week before a meeting;<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">revision deadline for receipt of staff comments is 10 days before a meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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