Seasonal Conservation Biologist II - Shorebird Monitor - Revere Beach - Summer 2026

POSITION INFORMATION 

Number of Positions: 2

Positions:  Seasonal - Conservation Biologist II - Shorebird Monitor

Location:  Revere Beach

Start Date:  3/29/2026

End Date:  8/22/2026

Biweekly Salary: $2,659.16

Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.

Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting.  Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.

Who We Are:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

 Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, skating rinks, trails and parkways.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Seasonal Conservation Biologist II - Qualified Shorebird Monitor. This position collects, analyzes, and reviews biological data through field, and literature work on endangered and threatened species and other features of biological diversity; provides technical assistance and information to public and/or private groups and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to provide professional scientific services regarding the biological monitoring and the protection and management of the State-listed Shorebird Species and their habitats. The activity of surveying nesting State-listed Shorebird Species should be conducted by trained individuals with proven shorebird identification skills and avian survey experience.

The incumbent should possess the ability to plan and assign daily work and determining team members ‘training needs and providing or arranging for such training; and motivating team members to work effectively.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes data from a variety of sources on endangered and t