Position Information:

Long-term Seasonal Engineering Aide II – Office of Dam Safety (ODS): 11/15/2026 – 3/20/2027 (18 weeks) 37.5 hrs: Contact Supervisor for schedule. 1 position.

This position reports to 180 Beaman Street, West Boylston.

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.

Who We Are:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) oversees nearly half a million acres of land, making up one of the largest and most diverse state park systems in the country. Our work focuses on nurturing the vital connection between people and the environment by protecting, promoting, and enhancing our common wealth of natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the well-being of all. DCR infrastructure connects people to and through the beautiful landscapes and accessible recreational facilities we care for – strengthening our communities and driving our economy. Our staff strive to build a healthier, more resilient Massachusetts where all residents and visitors can relax, reflect and feel a sense of belonging in our open spaces and public lands. To learn more about DCR, our facilities, and our programs, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr or contact us at mass.parks@mass.gov.

Position Summary:

At the direction of and under the supervision of Office of Dam Safety (ODS) Dam Safety Engineers, Engineering Aide II will be assisting with a variety of tasks including but not limited to assisting with records and data management; assisting in processing incoming and outgoing mailings; assisting with records request fulfillment; drafting of notices using DCR-approved templates; performing data entry into the Office of Dam Safety Compliance System; assisting with generation of models and technical analyses; assisting in preparing grant applications and fulfilling reporting requirements; and assisting in conducting research.

Engineering Aide II may also accompany and/or assist ODS Dam Safety Engineers in the field as needed and when deemed safe and appropriate by ODS Dam Safety Engineers.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scanning, naming using approved naming conventions, and uploading files to Office of Dam Safety Compliance System. Review and reorganization of electronic records.
• Filing and reorganizing hard copy records located at 180 Beaman Street, West Boylston.
• Assisting in opening, sorting, and processing incoming mail, as well as assisting in processing outgoing mailings, including delivering outgoing mailings to the local West Boylston United States Postal Service office.
• Assisting with records request fulfillment.
• Assisting in coordinating dam data updates with outside entities including but not limited to the MassMapper dams data layer.
• Assisting in drafting communications from ODS using DCR-approved templates including but not limited to letters confirming receipt of submittals, reminder notices pertaining to regulatory requirements, informational notices, compliance status inquiry notices, enforcement notices, and notices of funding opportunities.
• Completing data entry and/or workflows relative to regulatory requirements including but not limited to dam statistics, inspection reports, Emergency Action Plans, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, and Permits.
• Assisting in research projects including but not limited to researching available dam-related funding opportunities to add to the list that ODS currently maintains, updating ODS Contact Manager, determining ownership of dams with current unknown or disputed ownership, Non-Jurisdictional dam records review, Operations and Maintenance Plans, and review of the Army Corp of Engineers’ Low Head Dam Inventory to reconcile with the MA ODS Inventory of Dams.
• Assist in review of contract documents and construction plans and specifications.
• Assist in preparing grant applications and fulfilling reporting requirements.
• Assist in development of inflow hydrographs and dam break modeling to generate inundation maps for High Hazard Potential and Significant Hazard Potential dams. Using FEMA and/or US Army Corps of Engineers screening tools, assist in development of additional models and analyses.
• May accompany ODS Dam Safety Engineers in meetings, both in person and via Microsoft Teams. Assisting in drafting meeting minutes.
• May accompany and/or assist ODS Dam Safety Engineers in the field as needed and when deemed safe and appropriate by ODS Dam Safety Engineers. Assisting in drafting field reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering.
• Ability to write concisely and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or technical discipline preferred.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Driver’s License Class D (standard).

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.

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

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in civil or sanitary engineering work in such areas as construction, survey, hydraulics, design transportation, structural, mining, airport, materials, electrical, sanitary, environmental, soils, drafting, highway or architectural, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

• An Associate's or higher degree with a major in land surveying, civil engineering, civil engineering technology or architectural technology may be substituted for the required experience.
• Possession of a valid certificate issued by a recognized technical institute indicating proficiency in civil engineering technology may be substituted for the required experience.

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

Special Requirements:

Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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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.