Assistant Conservation Administrator

Town of Burlington
Burlington, MA, United States
$84.5K a year
Full-time

Conveniently located 14 miles northwest of Boston and easily accessible from Route 95 / 128 and Route 3, Burlington is home to over 250 acres of permanently protected areas of natural open space.

The Assistant Conservation Administrator assists in administering and enforcing the Wetlands Protection Act and Stormwater Bylaw, conducts site inspections, develops and administers land conservation and management programs, writes and administers grants, and serves as project coordinator for the EPA NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to :

  • Assist Conservation Administrator in regulatory review & permitting of projects under MA Wetland Protection Act, Burlington Wetland Bylaw, and Burlington Stormwater Bylaw
  • Assist in field reviewing of wetland delineations and erosion control installations
  • Coordinate Town NPDES Phase II stormwater permit
  • Assist in land management activities, including recruiting & overseeing volunteers and organizing events & activities
  • Utilize GIS for mapping and maintain department's GIS database
  • Assist residents and others with questions on floodplains, wetlands, and permitting
  • Attend Conservation Commission meetings; participate in public hearings
  • Advise Planning Board, Select Board and others on environmental issues

Minimum qualifications include

  • Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, natural resources, earth or soil sciences, or related field
  • Experience in conservation or environmental activities
  • Experience with stormwater regulations and GIS preferred
  • Working knowledge of botany, hydrology, soil conditions, engineering and wildlife
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong verbal, writing, and computer skills
  • Valid driver's license

This is a non-union position. Salary is within Grade 10, of the Administrative & Professional Compensation Plan, offering annual increases via step system.

Pay range starts at $61,957 with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $84,480. Starting rate is competitive and dependent upon experience, and includes comprehensive and generous benefits.

Benefits include

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Match

Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Applications received by May 3, 2024 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

Methods to apply for this position :

Click on the Apply Now button ( preferred )

Send letter of interest, resume, and application to :

Cheralyn Rosati

Human Resources Coordinator

Town of Burlington

29 Center Street

Burlington, MA 01803

The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer

23 days ago
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