The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth 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. The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position ofCivil Engineer III – Permits Specialist. Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. * * GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Permit Specialist is responsible for reviewing projects requiring a Construction Access Permit from DCR. Prepares and/or reviews plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for engineering projects where DCR Construction Access Permits are requested such as the construction, reconstruction, alteration or maintenance of highways, interchanges, bridges, utilities, or facilities. Analyzes changes in scope of work during design and/or construction of projects to recommend permit modifications and consistency with agency policy, procedures, and directives. Conducts field investigations such as those needed to gather information needed to resolve construction, maintenance, environmental or traffic problems related to the issuance of Construction Access Permits. Recommends modifications to plans, specifications, and engineering agreements for elements of engineering projects. Assists the Director of Construction Access Permits and Accident Recovery to administer all Permits and Accident Recovery Management Operations and public information components of the program. Receives and reviews initial submitted applications assure quality of materials submitted to the Construction Access Permit Section as part of each application. Supervise direct reporting staff regular full-time and/or seasonal employee(s). This includes the oversight and coordination of technical review of materials, and prepared drafts for permit(s) by staff. Additionally provide permit determination with consultation of the Constructions Director. * * DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Supervise direct reporting staff regular full-time and/or seasonal employee(s). Provide guidance and deal tactfully with staff and/or others to plan and assign work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished. Ability to discern the capabilities of team members and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and evaluations; determining team members training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating team members to work effectively. Assist with the hiring regular and seasonal staff. Process administrative tasks such as payroll determinations. 2. Oversee the Long Term Seasonal and Program Coordinator II staff in the Department to monitor the activity of all permittees to ensure that their activities comply and conform with the terms of the permits in consultation with the Director, contact permittees who are not in compliance and directs them on corrective action. 3. Ensure Coordination of Long Term Seasonal and Program Coordinator II permitting staff with other DCR staff to complete technical reviews of materials. 4. Review all materials submitted with Construction Access Permitapplications. 5. Coordinate with applicants to correct incomplete, missing, or poorly prepared applicationmaterials. 6. Review prepared drafts of permit by staff and approve permit with consultation of theDirector. 7. Writes memoranda, letters, and technical or general reports to supervisors concerning the status of complex engineering projects orproblems. 8. Analyzes changes in scope of work during design and/or construction of projects to recommend permit modifications and consistency with agency policy, procedures, anddirectives. 9. Conduct field investigations such as those needed to gather information needed to resolve construction, maintenance, environmental or traffic problems related to the issuance or Construction AccessPermits, as part of overseeing the Long Term Seasonal and Program Coordinator II staff in the Department to monitor the activity of all permittees that have been issued permits by the Department to ensure that their activities comply and conform with the terms of the permits they are issued and have agreed to. 10. Recommends modifications to plans, specifications, and engineering agreements for elements of engineeringprojects. 11. Reviews applications for permits for the transportation of materials and for the construction of projects in order to make recommendations to the Chief forapproval. 12. Coordinate and conduct technical review meetings to review designs and cost impacts of proposedprojects. 13. Inspects construction operations, such as drainage, steel placement. Paving, or concrete to ensure that work is being performed according to specifications and in conformance with DCR construction permitrequirements. 14. Serve as Engineering point of contact with contractors that are performing improvements on DCR property as part of partnership with outside stakeholders and DCR. Inspect maintenance work to insure conformance withDCR Construction Access Permit requirements. 15. Recommend alternate methods of construction and/or substitution of materials specified to resolve problems as they occur. 16. Determine feasibility of proposed construction through on-site inspection, discussions, and review of available literature. 17. Recommend alternate methods of construction and/or substitution of materials specified to resolve problems as they occur. 18. Supervise long-term seasonal staff, approve SSTA Time & Attendance for reporting employees, schedulework. 19. Ability to obtain transportation for statewide site visits, at both DCR and non-DCR sites. 20. Performs related duties asassigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRMENTS * Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Driver’s License Class A, B, C, or D. * Work experience and knowledge of traffic engineering. * Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of civil engineering data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints, and drawings. * Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications and guidelines governing assigned unit activities. * Ability to maintain accurate records. * Ability to deal tactfully with others. * Ability to work independently. * Ability to adapt to varying work situations. 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, technical or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials of which (B) at least two years must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineeringor civil engineering technologymay be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in civil engineeringor civil engineering technology, may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* III. A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering, may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.* *NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines, such as construction, survey, hydraulics, design, transportation, structural, soils, sanitary,environmental, drafting, highway, architectural, mining, airport and materials. *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required. _Comprehensive Benefits_ 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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *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. *Job: Engineering *Organization: Department of Conservation & Recreation *Title: *Civil Engineer III - Permits Specialist Location: Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 240000RT