Seasonal Forest And Park Supervisor I (Ashuwillticook) Summer 2025

Position Information:

Location: Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, Cheshire
Start Date:  4/13/25
End Date:  11/1/25

About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, skating rinks, trails and parkways.  

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Forest & Park Supervisor I. 

The incumbent is responsible for supervising the maintenance of assigned recreational areas; inspecting the condition of state-operated forest and park recreational areas and facilities; patrolling recreational areas and facilities; permitting the use of recreational facilities, park areas, etc.; organizing and implementing recreational and cultural programs. 

Duties:

• Supervises the maintenance of assigned recreational areas, including such activities as grounds maintenance, building and equipment. Maintenance, and repair and removal of hazardous trees or limbs.
• Inspects the condition of state-operated forest and park recreational areas and facilities to determine their suitability for public use, ensures compliance with safety standards and determines maintenance needs.
• Patrols recreational areas and facilities to maintain security and ensures compliance with applicable rules, regulations and policies.
• Checks buildings on a daily basis.
• Issues permits or gives permission for the use of recreational facilities, park areas, etc. and collects related fees.
• Maintains records and prepares reports concerning assigned work to provide information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Assists in the organization and implementation of recreational and cultural programs for the enjoyment of visitors to the parks.
• Coordinates the activities and work of volunteers, court-referred individuals, etc.
• Determines supply needs; operates and performs routine maintenance on various types of equipment and vehicles; provides information to the general public; interviews candidates for employment; provides on-the-job training; and uses small hand tools.
• Monitors the operation, administration and maintenance of a major recreation area with one or more satellite, extensive grounds and multiple recreational facilities. This includes operating and over-seeing the online revenue reporting system and the ORMS reservation system.  
• Represents the agency at meetings and conferences with representatives of federal, state and municipal agencies and community and other groups to provide information concerning agency objectives and to obtain their cooperation in achieving those goals and/or to resolve problems.
• Prepares budgets for assigned areas by projecting resource needs and preparing required documentation for agency's budget request.
• Performs related duties as assigned.