Job Description

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.

1. Coordinate the annual LWCF grant round, which is done with the assistance of a review committee, including the Alternate State Liaison Officer. The grant round process includes working with eligible entities on developing quality proposals (particularly those from underserved neighborhoods), hosting grant workshops throughout the state, performing grant site visits, reviewing and rating grant applications, and coordinating Massachusetts' review and approval of grant applications;
2. Manage NPS review and approval of Massachusetts' grant applications through the submission of federal grant application packages, including the submittal of applications through grantsolutions.gov;
3. Contract with grantees on new projects, coordinate reimbursements between the grantees and the federal government, and fiscally close out projects upon completion;
4. Ensure Massachusetts' compliance with the grant requirements as described in the LWCF Manual;
5. Implement the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and the Open Project Selection Process, and, every five years, update both documents, which are used to survey outdoor recreation needs of the Commonwealth's residents and describe how LWCF funds will be distributed;
6. Working cooperatively with LWCF state and federal staff on a variety of projects as needed;
7. Performs related duties such as attending conferences, seminars, and meetings as assigned;
8. Serves on committees and working groups as assigned; and
9. Other related duties as assigned by the Alternate State Liaison Officer.

• Knowledge of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in logical sequence.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of land conservation, climate change, and environmental justice.
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others and establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the social, economic, and technological factors, trends and problems involved in the conservation of land and natural resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in federal grant programs.
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in land conservation.
• Knowledge of the terminology, symbols, codes, and standard abbreviations used on maps.