<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="">Hopkinton is looking for a Conservation Administrator, the full posting can be accessed at:</div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><a href="https://groups.google.com/a/hopkintonma.gov/g/jobs">https://groups.google.com/a/hopkintonma.gov/g/jobs</a> <br></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><p style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Town of Hopkinton seeks a </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Conservation Administrator</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(14,16,26);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Hopkinton is a AAA rated,</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> highly engaged, dynamic, and growing community,</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.  We believe that a positive culture of inclusion in Town governance contributes to the Town’s overall qualities as a great place to live and work. We welcome all to apply.</span></p><br><div dir="ltr" align="center" style="font-size:small;margin-left:0pt"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;width:468pt"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:top;padding:5pt;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Salary:$70,491 to $98,696 (full range) Annually, depending on qualifications</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Competitive Leave and Benefits package</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">40-hour work week</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.2;margin:0pt 0.0458374pt 0pt 0.0398407pt;padding:0pt 0pt 0pt 0.278877pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Conservation Administrator serves as principal staff and advisor to the Conservation Commission, assisting the Commission in administering the Wetlands Protection Act and Hopkinton Wetlands Protection Bylaw and acquiring, managing, and protecting conservation lands. The Conservation Administrator participates in town-wide natural resource planning efforts; conducts environmental reviews, and provides guidance for selected projects to town boards and officials. Work is professional and technical, developing strategies and programs to provide for the Town’s natural resources, open space needs, and environmental permitting. The employee must work with tact and discretion while working in a collaborative and highly public-process work environment; performs moderately complex administrative duties; and performs all other related work as required. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">QUALIFICATIONS:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.21652;margin:0.378448pt 0.0806885pt 0pt 0.308754pt;text-indent:0.468124pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Biology, Geology, or related course of study preferred; certification in soil science and/or wetland delineation will be considered and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in conservation and wetland science; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: </span></p><ul style="font-size:small;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.21638;margin-right:0.0756226pt;margin-top:12.34pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Knowledge of state, and municipal wetland permitting and protection laws; conservation practices and environmental sciences. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.21246;margin-right:0.0098877pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Ability to read and interpret engineered and surveyed plans, GIS, FEMA, FIRM, and USGS Topographic  plans;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.21045;margin-right:0.0281372pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Proficiency with computers and Google G-Suite in a corporate/office environment; </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Ability to maintain knowledge and skill in utilizing software programs; </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.21045;margin-right:0.0281372pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Skill in organizational, writing, interpersonal/collaborative communication</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Licensing/Certifications: </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Valid U.S. Driver’s License </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"></p><p style="font-size:small"></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Internal/External Applicants: </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">To be considered for this position, please submit the following required documents: </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Application for Employment</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, attached, cover letter, and resume to: <a href="mailto:hr@hopkintonma.gov" target="_blank">hr@hopkintonma.gov</a>. </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Applications received before </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">4:00 pm, Thursday, September 12, 2024, </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">will be reviewed and receive 1st priority. The position will remain open until filled.  Applications will be accepted via drop off or mailed to: Town Hall, Human Resources Department, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748. </span><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:small;line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span></p>Feel free to reach out directly to me with any questions regarding this posting.  Please share with your network!<br><br>Best,<br>John</div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><b>John Gelcich, AICP</b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Principal Planner</b><br>Town of Hopkinton</div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:jgelcich@hopkintonma.gov" target="_blank">jgelcich@hopkintonma.gov</a></div><div dir="ltr">(508) 497-9745<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.edi.nih.gov/blog/communities/what-are-gender-pronouns-why-do-they-matter" target="_blank">Pronouns</a>: he/him<br></div></div></div></div></div>

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