Conservation Biologist I - Shorebird Monitor - Horseneck Beach<90 Days STS (Summer 2026)

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.

DCR:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation's mission is to protect, promote and enhance our commonwealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR's staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission.

Job Information:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Seasonal Conservation Biologist I - Shorebird Monitor. This position collects, analyzes, and reviews biological data through field, and literature work on endangered and threatened species and other features of biological diversity; provides technical assistance and information to public and/or private groups; and perform related work as required.

This is an entry level position with the basic purpose of providing professional scientific services regarding the biological monitoring and the protection and management of the state's endangered and threatened species of shorebirds and their habitats. Incumbents will be trained on the activity of surveying nesting State-listed Shorebird Species to improve on identification and avian survey skills.

The incumbent should possess the ability to determining and meeting the training needs and arranging attendance for such training to work effectively.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collects and reviews biological data through field work on nesting, foraging and migrating species of shorebirds including abundance and distribution of target species.
• Assists in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data, and creates GIS or Google Earth maps.
• Accomplish the wildlife management, protection, and education objectives of the Shorebird Protection Program.
• Provides biological technical assistance to park-based operations staff as needed.
• Conduct research on special projects as directed.

Qualifications Required at Hire and Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Incumbents shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles of ecology and population biology.
• Knowledge of a specific area of biology (i.e. ornithology) or other conservation science related to assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of research methods and techniques followed in conservation biology.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and biological behaviors of shorebird species.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of biological monitoring.

Position Information:

• Weekly schedule always includes weekends and holidays.
• The position involves field based work at Horseneck Beach but must provide support to other nearby DCR coastal sites as assigned.

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) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, paraprofessional or technical experience in work involving the protection, preservation and/or management of endangered and protected species, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in zoology, botany, ornithology or herpetology, may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required .

Comprehensive Benefits

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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.

Client-provided location(s): New Bedford, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-2600030Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-17T18:52:21