Open Positions: One position available
Term: 3 years
Availability: Immediate
The City of Somerville is currently seeking applicants for
one open position on the Somerville Conservation Commission. The Conservation Commission is devoted to preserving and protecting Somerville’s natural environment with an emphasis on wetlands, open space, and community gardens. Members are charged with administering
and enforcing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Rivers Protection Act to protect the city’s wetlands and rivers. In addition, the Commission plays an important role as a sounding board for open space planning and initiatives. The
City’s community gardens program, which offers gardening plots to residents, is also overseen by the Commission.
The Commission meets monthly, typically on the fourth Tuesday
from 7 to 9 p.m., and conducts occasional site visits during weekdays. Its seven volunteer members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council for three-year terms.
To find out more about serving as a conservation commissioner,
see the following web sites:
http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/conservation-commission
http://www.maccweb.org
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Wetlands Protection Act and regulation implementation,
environmental permitting, stormwater engineering, wetlands biology, hydrology, geology, open space or community garden management, or resource management.
Enthusiastic applicants with other relevant experience are
also encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Applicants interested in volunteering to serve on the Commission
are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by email to Conservation Agent Malik Drayton at mdrayton@somervillema.gov.
All applications must be received by Friday, November 13, by 12:30 p.m.
Applications will be reviewed by the
Appointments
Advisory Committee, and applicants will be notified if they are selected as finalists. Questions may be submitted to Mr.
Drayton at mdrayton@somervillema.gov.
The
City of Somerville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies
and procedures will be provided to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities free of charge, upon request.
Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary
aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact
Nency Salamoun, at 617-625-6600 x2323 or NSalamoun@somervillema.gov.