Seasonal Engineering Aide II-Environmental ACM Inspector - 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 Engineering Aide II: Environmental ACM Inspector 05/25/2025 to 10/01/2025 (17 weeks) @ 40 hrs:  Contact Supervisor for schedule. 1 position(s).

This position reports to 6 Edwin H Land Boulevard, Cambridge

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 Summary:

Provide daily ACM (Asbestos-containing material) inspection by qualified Asbestos Personnel of Beach, especially along high-tide lines, on Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor starting on Sunday 5/25/2025 and completing on 10/1/2025. Asbestos Personnel / Inspector shall walk along the beach in the morning before island opens for the public and look for any asbestos material washed up on the beach. If ACM is located, take a digital photo for the location and collect the materials. Asbestos Personnel / Inspector will transport all collected materials to DCR's designated drum on island to contain any ACM collected. Asbestos Personnel / Inspector will deposit the collected ACM in the container and maintain the daily collection log per DCR's request for service. Daily schedule is tide effected.

Duties:

• Monitor and inspect Spectacle Island Beach for washed up ACM.
• Prepare daily, weekly and/or monthly summary collection logs.
• Coordinate any contractor services with Regional and District Supervisors, as necessary.

Qualifications acquired on the job:

• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities, especially work site safety.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques followed in the construction and maintenance of parks, parkways, and facilities.
• Ability to plan, assign and coordinate the activities of others.
• Ability to organize work by establishing operating and/or reporting relationships and/or by assigning work accordingly.
• DCR will provide training in Asbestos Awareness (2-hour) and Asbestos Inspector (24-hour) training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment, materials and safety standards related to construction.
• Ability