Seasonal Planning Assistant - Transportation 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.

About the Division of Design and Engineering:

Continuing over a century of visionary land stewardship, DCR’s Division of Design & Engineering (D&E) collaborates with colleagues within DCR, other agencies, and communities across the state to plan, design, build, and maintain a diversity of outdoor recreational experiences and unique landscapes throughout the Commonwealth. In addition, our staff is responsible for maintaining public infrastructure including dams, seawalls, parkways and park roads, sidewalks and trails, and stormwater systems. This requires employing a diverse range of talent including architects, engineers, landscape architects, planners, tradespeople as well as business, finance and administrative support who work together to support D&E’s mission. Our staff is unified by a passion for providing access to high quality public open space and outdoor recreation for all ages and abilities, and strive to improve visitor experience, enhance universal accessibility, and help modernize DCR’s facilities and resources to be more carbon neutral, energy independent, and resilient to climate change.

Position Information:

Seasonal Planning Assistant—Transportation (Boston): 03/30/25-11/1/25@ 37.5 hrs:  Contact supervisor for schedule. 1 position(s). This position reports to 10 Park Plaza, 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 Summary:

The incumbent of this position will play an important role in contributing to the Transportation section within the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) by acquiring and processing transportation and traffic data with the latest available software including Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Duties involve conducting research, analyzing data, and developing comprehensive plans and policies related to land use, transportation, environmental conservation, and economic development. The Regional Planner I will collaborate with transportation staff within DCR. Provide technical assistance to decision-makers and monitor the implementation of adopted plans to promote equitable and resilient communities.

Duties:

·       Land Use Planning: Developing land use plans and zoning regulations to guide the growth and development of communities within the DCR. Analyze current land use patterns, to project future growth, and identify suitable areas for residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational purposes.

·       Transportation Planning: Coordinate transportation infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, public transit systems, bike lanes, and pedestrian pathways. Conduct traffic studies, analyze transportation patterns, and recommend improvements to al