Field Operations Team Leader (FOTL) DCR-DWSP Quabbin Reservoir & Ware River Region

Who We Are: 
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seek 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 share 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’s mission is to protect, promote, and enhance our commonwealth of natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the well-being of all. DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state park systems in the nation, which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses, and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission.

Job Opening:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection's Quabbin Reservoir & Ware River Region seeks applicants for the position of Field Operations Team Leader (FOTL) for the Quabbin Reservoir/Ware River Region. Work location is 485 Ware Road, Belchertown, MA

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises, plans, assigns, and reviews the activities of watershed maintenance staff in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Quabbin Reservoir/Ware River Region for the proper maintenance and care of the drinking water supply.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Plans, coordinates, assigns, and supervises the work of five groups of the Watershed Maintenance Section based on the annual Work Plan. The five groups comprising the Watershed Maintenance section include: Belchertown Watershed Maintenance group; New Salem Watershed Maintenance group; Oakham Watershed Maintenance group; Mechanics group; and Facilities Maintenance group. The Watershed Maintenance Section staff are responsible for the care, maintenance, and operation of state-operated boat launch areas, Quabbin Park, Quabbin Park Cemetery; buildings, grounds, roads, fields, vehicles, heavy equipment, boats, and other equipment used in the operation and maintenance of the watershed lands and facilities for the proper maintenance and protection of a public drinking water supply.

·       Develop annual work plans with the supervisors of each group.  Work completion is verified through field inspections, direct communication, and work reports.  Completed work is checked for accuracy, compliance with instructions, adherence to laws or policy, quality, and neatness.

·       Supervises time records of direct reports by reviewing and approving weekly time sheets, leave requests, and overtime submittals; reviews daily work plans and weekly progress reports for maintaining personnel and payroll records.

·       Assists in soliciting vendors for prices and purchasing equipment and specialized services necessary for the operation and maintenance of a public water supply.

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