Field Coordinator

Job Description

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.

SRB:

The State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board oversees mosquito control in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including 11 regional programs. It establishes administrative and technical policies, guidelines, and best management practices to ensure mosquito control programs are safe and effective.

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Field Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent

DESCRIPTION: Supervise, direct and coordinate field personnel in implementing mosquito control activities including but not limited to water management, larviciding, and responding to citizen requests for service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

- Assist in hiring and evaluation of field staff

- Train and supervise field staff

- Act as liaison with public works departments and other local officials

- Assign field staff equipment, recommend and purchase new equipment and tools, within budget

- Drive vehicle in safe manner

- Responsible for making sure equipment and vehicle are in safe operating order.

- Clear drainage ditch systems using shovel, rake, or other hand tools so that the water is free from debris.

- Remove blockages from culverts.

- Use sewer snake to unblock pipes.

- Use brush cutter and/or chain saw to brush areas under surveillance for mosquito development.

- Use hand operated or backpack sprayers to apply larvicides.

- Practice safe work habits and use of tools.

- Have detailed knowledge of mosquito source and problem areas in general within the Project, including keeping abreast with all newly constructed drainage systems in towns of Barnstable County.

- Recognize mosquito adults and larvae

- Continue education on mosquitoes and mosquito borne disease

- Responsible for entering daily work reports into GIS Applications

- Map ditches and pipes using GIS Applications

- Respond to citizen requests

- Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

The duties listed above are illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- 2+ years a Crew Chief

- Pesticide Applicator Commercial Certification

Ability to work independently, adapt to varying work situations and to deal tactfully and establish rapport with others. Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner. Ability to maintain accurate records and assemble items of information according to established procedures. Possess a valid driver's license with clean driving record. Ability to obtain pesticide license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Required to stand, walk, use hand and finger dexterity to , handle or operate tools or controls and reach with hands. Lifting or carrying weights of up to 50 pounds. Walk distance on uneven surface.

Or any equivalent education, training, and work experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

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

Please see Preferred Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.