Seasonal Landscape Architect I - Recreational Fields Assistant Summer '25

Who We Are:

The Department of Conversation & Recreation (DCR) is steward of one of the largest state parks systems in the country. Its 450,000 acres is made up of forests, parks, greenways, historic sites and landscapes, seashores, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and watersheds. The DCR also oversees several swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks.

Who We Serve:

Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to combine energy and environmental agencies under one Cabinet secretary. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) serves Commonwealth residents interested in outdoor recreational activities, clean energy solutions and those who work with animals and livestock. Equally, EOEEA works with energy consumers, power companies, clean energy providers and farmers to delicately balance the interaction with environmental protection laws and regulations while being a cornerstone for our economic prosperity.

Position Information:

Long-Term Seasonal Landscape Architect I – Recreational Fields Assistant: 7/6/25-11/01/25 (17 weeks) @ 37.5 hrs:  Contact Supervisor for schedule. 1 position(s).

This position reports to the State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Suite 6620, Boston

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.

Position Overview:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Long-Term Seasonal Recreational Fields Assistant to enable D&E to properly manage the Recreational Fields Maintenance Program and ensure quality work by Contractors in the field.  This Program includes maintenance and repairs for existing fields, site features and furnishings (e.g. fencing, pathways, etc.), as well as field renovations and construction. 

Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process.

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and enhance recreational facilities and improve visitor experience statewide, DCR’s Landscape Architecture Section within the Division of Design and Engineering (D&E) manages an annual Recreational Fields Maintenance Program.  A large portion of this work includes assisting and supporting Operations in their maintenance functions. This program conducts seasonal startup assistance, regular and deferred maintenance, universal access improvements, as well as restoration activities for natural turf athletic fields, ballfields and biannual maintenance on two synthetic turf multi use fields. Activities performed under the Maintenance Program include, but are not limited to, collecting data on DCR’s recreational field inventory; procuring and managing the recreational field maintenance contract; coordinating with Operations and the Permitting Office to define needs, secure supplies, and develop scopes of work; estimating project scopes and schedules; coordinating with external contractors; conducting field observations; and supervising construction - with the goal of delivering high-quality playing fields for permitted leagues.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Anticipated tasks and responsibilities include:

Contract/Contractor Management

• Review and confirm Scopes of Work prior to the start of work
• Manage project and Contractor work schedules
• Monitor Contract budg