About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, skating rinks, trails and parkways.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Program Coordinator II – Land Records and GIS Technician.

DCR’s Land Protection Office manages land records, in both paper and digital formats, for all DCR’s real estate holdings, including historic and pending land acquisitions. The DCR Plans Library manages the agency’s plans collections including land plans. As DCR settles into the new headquarters building, and the agency’s transition to a largely digital work environment, the Land Protection Office and the Plans Library are continuing their data modernization efforts. The Land Records and GIS Technician will report to the Land Records and Database Manager and coordinate closely with the Plans Archivist and their respective staffs.

POSITION INFORMATION:Seasonal Program Coordinator II - Land Records and GIS TechnicianStart Date: 12/1/2024End Date: 3/15/2025Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116Number of vacancies: 1Eligible for hybrid work schedule: YesPlease 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.

Specific duties include:

- Moving and organizing Land Records from boxes used during moving into filing cabinets

- Georeferencing surveys and plans

- Supervise Georeferencing Contracts to ensure quality and efficiency

- Create spatial products using ESRI and GeoAI

- Assist DCR’s Archeology team in the creation of the Native Lands Application.

- Assisting in collecting field data

- Assisting in workflow development and documentation

- Working cooperatively with Land Acquisition and Protection Staff, Plans Library Staff GIS Staff on a variety of projects as needed.

- Other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Understanding and knowledge of real estate transactions and associated property records.

- Ability to understand and read maps, plans, and surveys.

- Familiarity and experience with GIS.

- Proficiency in ESRI products specifically ArcGIS Online.

- Ability to update existing GIS data layers.

- Familiarity with Microsoft office.

About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, skating rinks, trails and parkways.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Program Coordinator II – Land Records and GIS Technician.

DCR’s Land Protection Office manages land records, in both paper and digital formats, for all DCR’s real estate holdings, including historic and pending land acquisitions. The DCR Plans Library manages the agency’s plans collections including land plans. As DCR settles into the new headquarters building, and the agency’s transition to a largely digital work environment, the Land Protection Office and the Plans Library are continuing their data modernization efforts. The Land Records and GIS Technician will report to the Land Records and Database Manager and coordinate closely with the Plans Archivist and their respective staffs.

POSITION INFORMATION:Seasonal Program Coordinator II - Land Records and GIS TechnicianStart Date: 12/1/2024End Date: 3/15/2025Location: 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116Number of vacancies: 1Eligible for hybrid work schedule: YesPlease 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.

Specific duties include:

- Moving and organizing Land Records from boxes used during moving into filing cabinets

- Georeferencing surveys and plans

- Supervise Georeferencing Contracts to ensure quality and efficiency

- Create spatial products using ESRI and GeoAI

- Assist DCR’s Archeology team in the creation of the Native Lands Application.

- Assisting in collecting field data

- Assisting in workflow development and documentation

- Working cooperatively with Land Acquisition and Protection Staff, Plans Library Staff GIS Staff on a variety of projects as needed.

- Other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Understanding and knowledge of real estate transactions and associated property records.

- Ability to understand and read maps, plans, and surveys.

- Familiarity and experience with GIS.

- Proficiency in ESRI products specifically ArcGIS Online.

- Ability to update existing GIS data layers.

- Familiarity with Microsoft office.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

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.