SEAS Senior Natural Resource Officer

Responsibilities

• Uphold compliance with regulations governing the Sandy Neck Barrier Beach.
• Provide detailed information about environmental processes and resource management at Sandy Neck.
• Assist Marine and Environmental Affairs Division with functions at other locations within the town.
• Inform the public about science and management concepts to enforce regulations and restrictions on visitor activities.
• Represent and promote the interests, goals, and policies of the Town of Barnstable and Sandy Neck.

Requirements

• High School graduation with college level coursework in resource management, parks, environmental science, teaching, criminal justice, or related field.
• Two years experience in resource management, security, or nature education preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR required; L.G.T., First Responder, Wilderness, or other advanced medical certification preferred.
• Valid license for operating motor vehicles in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of the principles of natural resource management and biological processes.
• Effective communication skills to convey knowledge to individuals from various age groups, educational levels, and backgrounds.
• Cognizant of legal ramifications of endangered species legislation, property ownership, public lands, and medical liability.
• Able to assess complex situations under pressure and deal with caustic people appropriately.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Tact.

Benefits

• Required to work all weekends and holidays throughout the term of employment.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.