Full-Time Assistant Conservation Agent

Job Description

What an exciting time to Join Team Kingston’s Conservation Department as our Assistant Conservation Agent!

During your 35 hours over a Monday – Thursday work week, you will enjoy your days working with the Conservation Agent and Conservation Commission on Open Space/National Resource Protection, Wetland Protection, Municipal Stormwater Management, and diving into the workings of the department’s administration functions.

Your bachelor’s degree in a related field and one-plus year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be put to good use in this hands on role.

Your thorough understanding of the importance of biodiversity, water resource, and open space protection coupled with your ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically in oral, written and graphic form will help you succeed in this entry-level position.

Here are some of the ways you’ll assist the Conservation Agent:

* To identify unique local resources. Assists in prioritizing parcels for acquisition.

*To prepare Open Space and Recreation Plans to meet criteria for approval.

* In researching and participates in on-site evaluations of parcels under consideration for acquisition, donation, conservation or agricultural preservation restrictions.

* Builds relationships with landowners, local and regional land trusts, the Open Space and Community Preservation Committees.

* To oversee/carry out land management tasks on approximately 1200 acres of Kingston open space for the benefit of the general public.  Such work includes trail building and maintenance, installation of signage, fencing, and cleanup using hand and power tools.

* To patrol town’s conservation land.

* Together with the Agent, foster good relations with abutters, build “friends groups” and other support.

* In researching funding opportunities, applying for and managing grants.

*Prepare Conservation Commission meeting materials like agendas and minutes.

*Department bill administration and other administrative support functions.

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