Federal Aid and Compliance Manager Assistant

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 are vital in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conservation of the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public.

MassWildlife is responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth, including  endangered plants and animals. MassWildlife restores, protects, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.

A cover letter referencing the correct position must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

Job Opening:
The Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Fisheries and Wildlife seeks applicants for the position of MassWildlife Federal Aid and Compliance Manager Assistant to perform the following duties:

The Federal Aid and Compliance Manager Assistant provides assistance to the Federal Aid and Compliance Manager and other staff in the management of federally funded and other grants; responsible for maintaining financial records for federal aid grant programs and the compilation of expenditures for requesting of reimbursable costs. Provides assistance to the CFO, Fiscal Program Coordinator, Federal Aid Coordinator, Revenue Coordinator, Fiscal Operations Manager and more.

Responsibilities include: 

• Aids the Federal Aid and Compliance Manager, Fiscal Program Coordinator, and other staff:
• Prepares and maintains financial documentation systems adequate to meet requirements for participation in the Federal Aid in Wildlife and Sportfish Restoration Program, Endangered Species, State Wildlife Grants, and other federal and non-federal funded grant programs. Review and post costs that are reimbursable through Federal Aid and other grant programs. Conduct Quality Control reviews of financial transactions to ensure DFW can maximize reimbursements. Prepare and maintain accurate worksheets of costs eligible for reimbursement and to prepare monthly formalized requests for reimbursement of recoverable costs. Provide the Federal Aid and Compliance Manager with up-to-date information about the status of project funds to ensure the sa