Seasonal Engineering Aide II-Stormwater - Summer '25

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.

Position Information:

Seasonal Engineering Aide II- Stormwater: 03/30/25-11/1/25 (31 weeks) @ 40 hrs: Contact Supervisor for schedule. 1 position(s). This position reports to 6 Land Blvd. Cambridge

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.

Position Summary:

Performs inspection of construction and repairs and records maintenance information using Global Positioning System (GPS) and GIS Field Maps application. Inspection DCR St. sweeping of Parkway & Parking lots. Performs engineering duties in state and urban parks, bridges, buildings and other DCR facilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations and environmental standards. Engineering Aide II coordinates and inspects construction and repair by sub-contractors, reviews plans and specifications, and signs off on work details.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and inspect street sweeping and catch basin cleaning progress as assigned.
• Prepare weekly and monthly summaries of streets swept and catch basins cleaned using GPS unit that will be supplied.
• Take water samples from DCR storm drains and facilitate transport of samples to laboratories, as assigned.
• Mark DCR catch basins that have been cleaned using stencil and spray paint.
• Coordinate contractor services with Regional and District Supervisors, as necessary.
• Oversee and exercise functional supervision of up to 5 personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment, materials and safety standards related to construction.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints and drawings.
• Familiarity with global positioning systems (GPS) to interpret maps, to identify construction sites and to record work locations.
• Ability to write concisely and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others.
• 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).
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Driver's License Class A, B, or C.

Qualifications

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:

I. 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.

II. 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.