Summer Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor - Boston Harbor Islands State Park

Overview

Summer 2026 Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor I - Boston Harbor Islands State Park (260001TD)

Location:

Boston Harbor Islands State Park, Hingham |

Start Date:

4/19/26 | End Date: 10/12/26 | Number of positions: 1

Salary range based on hours worked and factors including experience and budget. Overnights and/or extended hours may be required and will be compensated accordingly. Working weekends & holidays may be required. Schedules and days off are at the discretion of the Supervisor.

• Supervises and performs work relative to the seasonal operation, administration and maintenance of the assigned facility, including grounds maintenance, building and equipment maintenance and repair, and recreational programming.
• Supervises assigned staff performing visitor recreation and/or education services, facility maintenance and resource protection programs.
• Manages staff: work assignments and scheduling; work performance review and evaluation; staff development and training.
• Maintains, communicates and enforces professional standards for visitor services, staff appearance, facility maintenance, public safety and resource protection.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with Friends Groups, users and organizations with interest in the assigned area.
• Communicates park activities, incidents and programs to other Departmental staff; prepares written reports and uses electronic communication via computer, telephone and radio.
• Prepares reports and maintains records on daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal operations; provides information and recommendations.
• Coordinates activities and work of volunteers, court-referred individuals, etc.
• Performs related duties such as determining supply needs; operating and maintaining equipment; providing information to the public; interviewing candidates for employment; providing on-the-job training; using small hand tools; and other duties as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Knowledge of the geographic composition of the assigned work area.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervising others.

• MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in forestry, parks or recreational management, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions.
• Substitutions: I. An Associate's degree or higher with a major in forestry, natural resources management or parks and recreation management may be substituted for the required experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License (based on assignment).

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

For diversity questions or reasonable accommodations, please contact the Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator:
Moneesha Dasgupta / EEADiversity - .

Bargaining Unit: 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional

Primary

Location:

Massachusetts

Agency:
Department of Conservation & Recreation

Schedule:

Full-time

Shift: Multiple

Job Posting:
Mar 12, 2026, 1:08:28 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 50,230. Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator:
Moneesha Dasgupta/EEADiversity -

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid

Work Schedule:

No