Employer Division of Ecological Restoration Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Culvert Replacement Technical Assistance Specialist (Environmental Analyst II) will play a critical role in advancing DER’s mission by providing technical support, managing grants and contracts, and helping to drive the successful implementation of stream crossing replacement projects. As a part of the Division’s Stream Continuity Program, this position works closely with partners and communities to restore fish passage, improve road-stream crossings, reduce storm hazards, and enhance habitat connectivity. Join a team of habitat restoration professionals to increase the scale and pace of ecological restoration across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This position is hybrid and based out of either the Boston or Westfield office. Additionally, up to two candidates may be hired as part of this posting. Learn more about the key responsibilities and preferred qualifications on the MassCareers posting.Description: The Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) is seeking two passionate, driven individuals that are looking to make an impact on our planet. These candidates will collaborate with a variety of partners and communities to restore fish passage, improve road-stream crossings, reduce storm hazards, and enhance habitat connectivity by providing technical support, managing grants and contracts, and helping to drive the successful implementation of projects. This role will work closely with the Stream Continuity Program to increase scale, pace, and capacity of culvert replacement projects across the Commonwealth that meet the Massachusetts Stream Crossing Standards. To Apply: To view the job announcement and apply online, please visit the MassCareers website:https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=240009SF&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York Closing Date: Please note that requisitions will remain open for 90 days; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days of the posting, by 12/18/2024.Key responsibilities:Partnership Building and Technical Assistance (30%)Assist in increasing the scale and pace of road-stream crossing projects, ensuring benefits for ecological restoration, public safety, climate change resilience, and community connectivity across the Commonwealth. Build relationships and partnerships with municipalities, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders to support successful implementation of culvert replacement and stream crossing improvement projects. Provide technical support and outreach, in collaboration with DER staff, to help communities meet the aquatic/terrestrial organism passage and climate resilience criteria for these projects. Support the Stream Continuity Program in providing direct project implementation funding, capacity building and training initiatives, and creation of resources and tools for communities.Contract and Project Management (30%)Manage approximately 3-10 Stream Continuity-related contracts per year, which may include Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance (CRMA) or Training Site grants, subwatershed assessments, and/or consultant contracts. Oversee the delivery of key project milestones, including budget management, progress tracking, and reporting. Work with consultants and partners to develop technical resources and facilitate community training sessions.Project Coordination and Early Phase Support (25%)Assist municipalities and stakeholders in the early phases of project development, including identifying and prioritizing potential road-stream crossings replacements. Provide direct support for project scoping, permitting, bidding, and funding pathways. Ensure alignment with Massachusetts Stream Crossing Standards and ecological design principles.Program Support, Outreach, and Coordination (15%)Provide program support outreach, and coordination between DER, state agencies, partners and communities. Participate in field site visits, budget planning, review of deliverables, and invoicing. Contribute to the preparation and implementation of competitive grant offerings and bid solicitations. Represent DER at public forums and professional conferences and engage in outreach and inter-agency planning efforts. Preferred Qualifications:Relevant experience in environmental science, biology, ecology, engineering, habitat restoration, or water and natural resources management.One or more professional years of experience.Experience in grants and/or contracts management, which may include preparation or review of scopes of work, tracking and reviewing deliverables, contracting, budget tracking.Knowledge of stream and river ecology, fish passage, and road-stream crossing design principles and experience coordinating or managing stream habitat restoration projects.Aptitude to work effectively in a collaborative team environment on multiple tasks with varying timelines.Propensity to work proactively and with self-initiative, and to exercise sound judgment and discretion.Must be a team player with strong people skills and a proven ability to motivate and engage others, effectively manage controversy, and forge and maintain partnerships.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.All-around computer experience including MS Office Suite; experience with or interest in learning ArcGIS Online (AGOL) or ArcGIS Pro preferred.Available to travel statewide and to participate in occasional evening and weekend site visits and meetings.QualificationsFirst consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least one year must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions.Substitutions: An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for the required experience.* *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: This position is hybrid and based out of either the Boston or Westfield office. Salary: $67,412.80 - $98,762.04 Yearly Job Benefits: When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Application Deadline: Fri, 02/28/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=240009SF&tz=GMT-05…
