Who We Are:
The Department of Conversation & Recreation (DCR) is steward of one of the largest state parks systems in the country. Its 450,000 acres is made up of forests, parks, greenways, historic sites and landscapes, seashores, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and watersheds. The DCR also oversees several swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks.
Who We Serve:
Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to combine energy and environmental agencies under one Cabinet secretary. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) serves Commonwealth residents interested in outdoor recreational activities, clean energy solutions and those who work with animals and livestock. Equally, EOEEA works with energy consumers, power companies, clean energy providers and farmers to delicately balance the interaction with environmental protection laws and regulations while being a cornerstone for our economic prosperity.
About the Division of Design and Engineering:
Continuing over a century of visionary land stewardship, DCR’s Division of Design & Engineering (D&E) collaborates with colleagues within DCR, other agencies, and communities across the state to plan, design, build, and maintain a diversity of outdoor recreational experiences and unique landscapes throughout the Commonwealth. In addition, our staff is responsible for maintaining public infrastructure including dams, seawalls, parkways and park roads, sidewalks and trails, and stormwater systems. This requires employing a diverse range of talent including architects, engineers, landscape architects, planners, tradespeople as well as business, finance and administrative support who work together to support D&E’s mission. Our staff is unified by a passion for providing access to high quality public open space and outdoor recreation for all ages and abilities, and strive to improve visitor experience, enhance universal accessibility, and help modernize DCR’s facilities and resources to be more carbon neutral, energy independent, and resilient to climate change.
Position Information:
Seasonal Engineering Aide II— Stormwater: 03/30/25-11/1/25 (31 weeks) @ 40 hrs: Contact Supervisor for schedule. 1 position(s). This position reports to 6 Land Blvd. Cambridge
Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.
Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.
Position Summary:
Performs inspection of construction and repairs and records maintenance information using Global Positioning System (GPS) and GIS Field Maps application. Inspection DCR St. sweeping of Parkway & Parking lots. Performs engineering duties in state and urban parks, bridges, buildings and other DCR facilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations and environmental standards. Engineering Aide II coordinates and inspects construction and repair by sub-contractors, reviews plans and specifications, and signs off on work details.
Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor and inspect street sweeping and catch basin cleaning progress as assigned.
- Prepare weekly and monthly summaries of streets swept and catch basins cleaned using GPS unit that will be supplied.
- Take water samples from DCR storm drains and facilitate transport of samples to laboratories, as assigned.
- Mark DCR catch basins that have been cleaned using stencil and spray paint.
- Coordinate contractor services with Regional and District Supervisors, as necessary.
- Oversee and exercise functional supervision of up to 5 personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment, materials and safety standards related to construction.
- Ability to read and interpret contract documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints and drawings.
- Familiarity with global positioning systems (GPS) to interpret maps, to identify construction sites and to record work locations.
- Ability to write concisely and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to deal tactfully with others.
- Experience in construction, engineering or technical discipline preferred.
- Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Driver’s License Class D (standard).
- Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Driver’s License Class A, B, or C.
