Position Information:

Seasonal Office Support Specialist I
Bureau of Fire Control & Forestry
ALB Office (West Boylston) & Central Region Headquarters (Clinton)
Start Date: 06/04/23 End Date: 11/18/23 (24 weeks) @37.5hrs/week
Monday-Friday; 8:00AM-4:00PM; Days Off: Saturday & Sunday (1 opening)

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 Seasonal Office Support Specialist I (OSSI).

A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

The incumbent will provide administrative support to the Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication (ALB) Program as well as to the Bureau of Fire Control & Forestry. This position will be primarily based out of the ALB Program Office in West Boylston while providing semi-regular support to the Bureau of Fire Control & Forestry from the Central Region Clinton Headquarters Office.

General Duties include:

• Liaise with inter and intra-agency administrative and HR professionals to support Program and Bureau needs.

• Respond to inquiries and provide information to internal and external contacts.

• Assist with the procurement of goods and services and payment of Program and Bureau expenditures.

• Responsible for the organization and upkeep of detailed filing systems/file rooms.

• Responsible for screening, answering, and following up on phone calls from internal and external parties.

• Maintain contact with agency staff, external agency representatives and the general public.

• Spreadsheet development, payroll information and data population/tracking and facilitation.

• Ensure office activities are operational and in compliance with standards or guidelines.

• Schedule and attend meetings; maintain electronic meeting and event calendars.

• Use of computer software or databases to prepare reports and compile data, conducting research as needed.

• Use of office equipment; printers, scanners, fax machines.

• Assist with coordinating unit or department programs and activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and part of a team.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal expression.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, MS Teams, and SharePoint.

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned agency or unit activities.

• Knowledge of the types and uses of agency databases, documents, and files.

  
  

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in administrative work experience or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below:

Substitutions:

I. An Associate’s or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

II. An Associate’s or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

Comprehensive Benefits
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Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.