Conservation Agent/Assistant Town Planner

The town of Maynard is currently seeking enthusiastic, qualified candidates for the position of Conservation Agent/Assistant Town Planner. Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Municipal Services and working closely with the Planning Director, the Conservation Agent/Assistant Town Planner supports the Office of Municipal Services efforts of conservation and natural resource protection/enforcement, ensures participation in regional and multi-jurisdictional environmental initiatives through coordination with other entities and works directly with the Conservation Commission to maximize the town’s benefit from small and large-scale environmental initiatives, provides technical assistance reviews and analysis, and participates in transactional and strategic planning, with a focus on review and analysis of Conservation Commission, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals applications for completeness and conformance with conservation, planning and zoning regulations/policies/by-laws. For the full job description, please visit: careers in Town Government | Maynard, MA.

Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning/environmental science, urban planning, or related field. Minimum three years administering Massachusetts Wetlands Protection laws and regulations, or any equivalent combination of education and experience required to fulfill the essential functions. Master’s degree in the above preferred. Minimum two years’ experience with technical GIS work, preparing geospatial data products, and with GIS-related information system and/or database management.
At least one year of conservation experience or MACC Fundamentals Certification required; AICP, GIS and similar professional licenses and certifications preferred.

LIUNA Professionals Union salary: $68,000 to $76,000 DEQE. Send letter of interest and resume to: hr@townofmaynard.net. Resume review to begin Feb. 12, position open until filled. EOE/AA.