Deadline: Fri, 02/09/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Division of Ecological Restoration Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: Massachusetts Location Detail: Boston, Massachusetts Job Description: Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) seeks a passionate, solution-driven individual that is looking to make an impact on our planet. This candidate will serve as program manager for assigned ecological restoration projects focusing on dam removal and river restoration, but not limited to other projects like salt marsh restoration, freshwater wetland restoration, retired cranberry bog restoration, culvert removal/replacement, and other project types. This role will work closely with the Dam Removal Program manager to support DER’s Habitat Restoration Branch initiatives and activities and contribute to internal and external capacity building for DER’s habitat restoration activities. The Ecological Restoration Specialist provides programmatic support to improve dam removal best practices, build partnerships, develop technical guidance documents, and improve monitoring and evaluation of environmental outcomes to increase the pace and quality of dam removal projects across the Commonwealth. Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: A graduate degree in environmental science, ecology, natural resources, or a related field. Five or more years of professional experience in river, wetland, and/or other aquatic ecosystem restoration, river and wetland ecology, hydrology, and/or fluvial geomorphology. Strong inter-personal and verbal communication skills, including ability to listen, demonstrate empathy, motivate, lead, negotiate, and maintain a friendly, positive rapport with colleagues and the public. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ecosystems, wetland and stream ecology, restoration ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, botany, chemistry, and/or general environmental issues. Experience reviewing project plans, working as part of project teams, preparing, and managing budgets, developing grant proposals, developing public support, preparing scopes of work, and managing consultant contracts. Demonstrated knowledge of environmental permitting for ecological restoration at local, state, and federal levels. Experience with monitoring and data collection, analysis, and reporting for parameters in aquatic environments. Ability to interpret, review, and comment on scientific and technical documents. Excellent writing skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate efficiently and effectively. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment on multiple tasks with varying deadlines. Ability to work independently and with self-initiative, and to exercise sound judgment and discretion. Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Experience and full competency with MS Office, including Word and Excel. Excellent all-around computer skills including data management and use of GIS software. Ability to travel statewide and to participate in occasional evening and weekend site visits and meetings. Miscellaneous: 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 12/22/2023. Salary: 68,564.34 - 100,370.14 Yearly How to Apply: Learn more and apply on MassCareers: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000C8C
