Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal)

Assists with shorebird monitoring, protection, and documentation of nesting activities. Promotes rules, regulations and bylaws governing the use of Town beaches/parks. High School diploma and valid MA driver’s license $16.50/hr, 40 hrs/wk, includes nights/weekends. No housing provided.

Complete Job Description:

Summary

Assists Environmental Technician and seasonal Natural Resources Officers in maintenance and conservation activities at Town owned beaches and parks. Assists in the monitoring of shorebird nesting activities and in the communication of rules, regulations and bylaws governing the use of those areas.

Essential Functions

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs monitoring, protection and documentation of shorebird nesting activities including evening patrol shifts.
• Performs manual work in the maintenance and conservation of Town owned coastal beaches, including fencing installation, beach vegetation planting, litter pickup and any other related work.
• Inspects vehicles at Plymouth beaches for proper permits and/or stickers.
• Communicates and explains pertinent rules, regulations and by-laws to beach visitors.
• Responds to emergencies and renders first aid.
• Performs various duties following established procedures which require limited judgement in determination of the appropriate course of action.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the direct supervision of the Environmental Technician and seasonal Natural Resources Officers.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. One to two years experience in natural science application or participation. Satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Knowledge: Knowledge of basic ecological principles including avian biology and shorebird management. Knowledge of local geography. Working knowledge, or ability to gain working knowledge, or state and federal guidelines for protection of piping plovers, least terns and common terns on a multi-use recreational beach.

Ability: Ability to work with hand tools. Ability to document observations. Ability to communicate with general public. Ability to lift heavy materials and work under varying weather conditions. Ability to use binoculars and/or a spotting scope for extended periods of time. Ability to work collaboratively with a team as well as independently with minimal direct supervision. Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day within habitat area for shorebird survey and protection activities.

Skill: Skill in use of hand tools, small power equipment, cellular phone and four wheel drive vehicles. Good observational skills. Strong people skills.

Licensing/Certifications: Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License. Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) and First Aid Certifications (or ability to obtain).

Job Environment

• Work is performed outdoors, with exposure to various and often unpleasant weather conditions. Required to work nights and weekends.
• Errors could result in endangering environmentally sensitive locations, inaccurate information for reports and personal injury.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Moderate to strenuous physical effort required of duties performed in the field with exposure to the elements and personal injury.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer