Seasonal Office Support Specialist I - Service Forestry Summer Recall 2026

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.

DCR:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks 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.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Office Support Specialist I.

General Duties of Office Support Specialists for Service Forestry Program:

The Service Forestry Program Office Support Specialists coordinate the flow of permits for Ch132 and Ch61 regulatory programs, including maintaining accurate records in an access database, paper files, and electronic files.  They respond to constituent requests, public records requests, perform initial permit review for completeness, complies reports on district and statewide basis, and support education programming spanning Service Forester districts.  This is accomplished in part through direct support of programs and policy, developing relationships with program constituents both internal and external, aiding Service Foresters, in their oversite, and providing program information to staff for reporting needs.  Office Support Specialists support events and training programs through coordinating facilities, equipment, advertising and answering questions, as well as attending events of behalf of the Commonwealth.