Conservation Agent

Job Description

The town of Falmouth seeks a full-time Conservation Agent for the busy Conservation Division of our Community Development Department. This position protects natural resources, addresses complex environmental issues, and helps community members understand how wetlands regulations apply to their properties and projects.

Falmouth is an ecologically diverse coastal community with more than 2,000 acres of conservation land and extensive wetlands, coastal resources, and wildlife habitats. The Conservation Division supports the Conservation Commission in protecting these resources while providing community members with clear, accessible, and consistent guidance throughout the regulatory process.

This position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and participates in Wednesday evening remote Conservation Commission meetings.

Under the direction of the Conservation Administrator, the Conservation Agent performs work that is approximately 70% office-based and 30% field-based:

• Reviewing requests for Determination of Applicability, Notices of Intent, Administrative Review applications, building permit applications, engineering plans, and property histories, and preparing technical recommendations and staff reports;
• Conducting site inspections, verifying wetland boundaries, monitoring compliance with permit requirements, and investigating and documenting possible wetlands violations;
• Assisting applicants with applicable requirements; preparing matters for Conservation Commission consideration, including public hearing notices and Orders of Conditions; verifying abutter information; and presenting at public meetings; and
• Providing environmental and regulatory guidance and supporting conservation land management, priority-parcel identification, grant proposals, and coordination with Town departments, state agencies, and other organizations.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences, land use management, or a related field and a minimum of one year of experience in conservation activities.

Anticipated Starting Hourly Rate: Step 1 ($32.25/hour) – Step 3 ($34.88/hour), commensurate with qualifications and experience, with eligibility for annual advancement up to Step 7.

Preference Date to Apply: Monday, Oct. 5 by 4:30 p.m.

About the town of Falmouth as an Employer: The town of Falmouth is a people-centered municipality committed to public service excellence. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, and we invest in our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The town offers competitive compensation, and benefit-eligible positions offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance and other valuable benefits, including participation in the town’s pension plan. All applicants must be able to interact and work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities.