Conservation Planner

City of Holyoke; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Holyoke is seeking a Conservation Planner who will work under the Conservation Commission and Sustainability Director, assisting with land protection and environmental reviews.

This role manages conservation lands and city properties, coordinates with the Wetlands Protection Act, attends meetings, and helps advance sustainability projects within Holyoke.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Conservation & Sustainability and Conservation Commission.
• Administers and coordinates local application of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act in conjunction with Holyoke’s Wetlands Protection Ordinance, under the supervision of the Conservation & Sustainability Director.
• Attends various public meetings of the Conservation Commission.
• Prepares information and documentation related to conservation matters.
• Assists with conservation land acquisition and wetlands protection.
• Manages conservation lands and other city properties.
• Conducts environmental reviews and advances conservation and sustainability projects.

Job description

Please see full posting here : https://www.holyoke.org/documents/conservation-planner/

Job Summary:

Works under the supervision of the Conservation Commission and Conservation and Sustainability Director; serves as staff and advisor to the Conservation Commission, assistswith conservation land acquisition and wetlands protection, manages conservation lands and other city properties, conducts environmental reviews, and advances conservation and sustainability projects; performs all other related work as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Director of Conservation & Sustainability and Conservation Commission
• Administers and coordinates the local application of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act in conjunction with Holyoke’s Wetlands Protection Ordinance, underthe supervision of the Conservation & Sustainability Director
• Attends various public meetings of the Conservation Commission
• prepares all inform...