Seasonal Forestry Assistant - Forest Legacy Program. West Boylston, MA 05/17/26through 10/17/26 Biweekly salary: $2,060.84 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. Who We Are: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. Who We Are as an Employer: At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. DCR: The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission. The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Forestry Assistant for the Forest Legacy Program. ABOUT THE POSITION:The Massachusetts Forest Legacy Program holds over 80 Conservation Restrictions (C - Rs) throughout the Commonwealth. The Forestry Assistant’s primary responsibility will be to monitor those C - Rs. In addition, the Forestry Assistant will assist Forest Legacy and Stewardship staff on related projects as needed. Specific duties include: - Conducting detailed field inspections of C - Rs and meeting with CR landowners as needed. - Documenting existing conditions on C - Rs using photography, GPS technology, and thorough notes. - Preparing detailed monitoring reports based on field inspections as needed. - Using geographic information systems software (ArcGIS) to develop maps of C - Rs as needed. - Maintaining various logs and records, including Forest Legacy Information System (FLIS) data entrees and updates. - Working cooperatively with other Land Acquisition and Stewardship Staff on a variety of projects as needed. - Communicating with Conservation Commissions and Land Trusts who monitor Forest Legacy Program C - Rs. - Other related duties for the Bureau of Forestry as required. Preferred Qualifications:Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, or Wildlife Biology. Knowledge of and familiarity with Conservation Restrictions. Knowledge of the principles and practices of assessing environmental conditions including the ability to recognize potentially harmful environmental conditions. Experience using hand-held GPS devices and digital cameras. Ability to read and understand topographic maps, assessor plans, and survey plans. Ability to use geographic information systems (i.e. ArcGIS and Google Maps) to create maps. Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply legal documents, technical literature, and regulations to conditions on a property. Experience reviewing and writing reports including maps, photographs and narrative describing conditions on a property. Knowledge of New England habitat types, native wildlife species, and invasive terrestrial plants. Strong organizational skills. A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process.