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 are vital in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.
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The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conservation of the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public.
MassWildlife is responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth, including endangered plants and animals. It restores, protects, and manages land so that wildlife thrives and people enjoy it.
A cover letter referencing the correct position must be submitted as part of the application process and attached "as relevant" to the requisition.
Job Opening:
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG), MassWildlife seeks applicants for a Tern Colony Assistant - Predator Control to perform the following duties:
The Tern Colony Assistant-Predator Control will manage predators of rare and endangered terns and assist with an intensive program of protection, management, and monitoring at the key nesting islands in Buzzards Bay. The responsibility to protect these endangered birds falls under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act. Fieldwork will be conducted at BIRD ISLAND, Marion, RAM ISLAND, Mattapoisett, and PENIKESE ISLAND, Gosnold (in Buzzards Bay), Massachusetts. Work on weekends and holidays is expected. The incumbent will work an average of 5 days/week, but the schedule will be irregular. May work on Penikese Island for up to 2 - 3 weeks at a time before getting time off, depending on weather conditions and on an irregular boat schedule to the island. Crew housing on the mainland will be provided for days off and when working on Bird and Ram Islands.
Responsibilities include:
- Controlling predators of Common Terns and endangered Roseate Terns.
- Protection and censusing colonies of Common and Roseate Terns, and Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls.
- Discouragement/control of nesting gulls and other predatory species.
- Monitoring tern growth and productivity; trapping and banding adult terns and chicks; participating in other studies as needed.
- Habitat management.
- Reading bands on adult terns through spotting scopes.
- Maintaining field notebooks, managing data, and assisting with report writing.
- Regularly clean and maintain firearms and other equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must be a Massachusetts resident with a valid Firearms Identification Card or License to Carry at the time of application and throughout employment.
- Must have expertise with hunting and/or predator control utilizing firearms.
- Must have a good working knowledge of Massachusetts firearms laws.
- Must be comfortable spending long periods in the outdoors.
- Must be an exceptionally responsible individual.
- Willingness to work regularly or mostly at night.
- Ability to work independently, live, and work cooperatively and harmoniously with others.
- Must be comfortable living with others in close quarters in a remote island setting with limited facilities for up to 2-3 weeks. Experience camping under primitive conditions is desirable.
- At PENIKESE, you must be able to carry ~40 lbs. of field equipment a distance of 1/2 mile.
- Previous coursework in the biological or environmental sciences, bird banding experience, and experience handling outboard motorboats in the marine environment are helpful but not required.
- In-state travel will be required, as well as a willingness to use personal vehicles.
Applicants must submit a scan of their FID or LTC card with their application.
Anticipated Start/End Dates: May 4 - July 12, 2025 (10 weeks)
Salary: $18.00/hr
Anticipated Hours per Week: 40
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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.