Seasonal Long term Laboratory Supervisor I - Materials Testing Lab Winter 26-27

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Haywardville (MA); In loco; USD 91.000 - 135.000; Tempo pieno

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation invites applications for a Long-Term Seasonal Laboratory Supervisor I – Materials Testing Lab. The position runs 11/15/2026 through 3/20/2027 (18 weeks), at 37.5 hours per week, located in Stoneham, MA.

Salary is listed as 91,312.00 – 134,795.18 yearly. The role supervises field and lab testing of construction materials, overseeing contractors, initiating reports, and

Competenze

• Four years of full-time or equivalent experience in chemistry, biology, histology, bacteriology, microbiology, biochemistry or medical laboratory technology, with at least one year in a supervisory/ managerial capacity.
• Graduate degree may substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
• Special Requirements: None.

Mansioni

• Review and confirm Scopes of Work prior to start of work.
• Monitor contractor schedules and field testing activities.
• Perform field observation of contract work and report field problems.
• Visit field or plants, collect samples as required and update lab paperwork.
• Direct field and laboratory testing of construction materials (concrete, soils, HMA, aggregate, masonry).
• Provide reports on project work and make specifications recommendations.

Conoscenze

ACI Field Testing Tech Grade 1

ACI Concrete Lab Tech Level 1

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Tech

NETTCP HMA Plant Inspector

Field work experience

Contractor oversight

Communicating with supervisor

Self-management

Field availability several days/week

Massachusetts Class D license

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Job Description - Seasonal Long term Laboratory Supervisor I - Materials Testing Lab Winter 26-27 (2600070G)

Seasonal Long term Laboratory Supervisor I - Materials Testing Lab Winter 26-27 - ( 2600070G )

Position Information:

Long-Term Seasonal Laboratory Supervisor I – Materials Testing Lab: 11/15/2026 – 3/20/2027 (18 weeks) @ 37.5 hrs: Contact Supervisor for schedule.1 position(s).

This position reports to the DCR Materials Testing Lab, 164 Pond Street, Stoneham

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.

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 play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

Position Overview:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Long-Term Seasonal Laboratory Supervisor I to enable the Division of Design and Engineering (D&E) to properly ensure quality work by Contractors in the field and at the plants. This program includes maintenance and repairs for existing buildings, dams, bridges, roadways, fields, site features and furnishings as well as field renovations and construction. This position will report to the Director of Testing Services for the DCR Lab.

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Build and maintain recreational facilities and infrastructure to improve visitor experience statewide. DCR’s Field Construction and Materials Testing Lab within the Division of Design and Engineering (D&E) oversees an annual recreation and infrastructure system. A large portion of this work includes assisting and supporting Resident and Regional Engineers in their construction and maintenance functions. This department conducts field oversight and material testing in the lab and field to help produce quality parks and infrastructure for the general public.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Anticipated tasks and responsibilities include:

Contract/Contractor Management

• Review and confirm Scopes of Work prior to the start of work
• Work with project and Contractor work schedules
• Monitor Contractor personal during the making and testing of products use on the job
• Perform field observation of Contract work
• Report on any problems in the field

Program Coordination

• Visit field or plants on the Project List and collect samples as required
• Conduct condition assessments for existing roads and parking lots
• Update DCR Lab paperwork and files as required.
• Make recommendations about sites in need of maintenance, repairs, renovations, etc.
• Directs the performance of numerous tests both in the Lab and field of a variety of construction materials, such as concrete, HMA, soils, aggregate and masonry
• Provide reports on project work accomplished
• Review specifications and make suggestions as required
• Test materials and write reports as required
• Recommend products and procedures to produce a project
• Other related and miscellaneous duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACI Field Testing Tech. Grade 1
• Have or have had ACI Concrete Lab Tech. Level 1
• Have or have had ACI Concrete Strength Testing Tech.
• Have or have NETTCP HMA Plant Inspector
• Experience with field work for general site work
• Experience overseeing and providing instruction to Contractors in the field and lab
• Ability to work well with others and communicate regularly with supervisor
• Ability to self-manage and work efficiently
• Abilityto spend several days per week in the field if needed
• Current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator’s license.

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.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or technical experience in chemistry, biology, histology, bacteriology, microbiology, biochemistry or medical laboratory technology, the major duties of which included laboratory analysis and the interpretation of laboratory results and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

• I. A Graduate degree with a major in chemistry, biology, histology, bacteriology, microbiology or medical laboratory technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the require (A) experience.*
• *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.

Special Requirements: None.

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.

An Equal Opportunity / Affinitive 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.

Official Title : Laboratory Supervisor I

Agency

Department of Conservation & Recreation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 20, 2026, 4:35:55 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

91,312.00 - 134,795.18 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affinitive Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Moneesha Dasgupta, [e-mail] - 6176450358

Bargaining Unit : 09-MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No