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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Chatham</span></font></st1:City></st1:place>
seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of Assistant Conservation
Agent/Environmental Technician. The responsibilities of the position include
representing the Town in matters pertaining to the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act and the Chatham Wetlands Protection Bylaw, assisting the
Conservation Agent with technical and administrative work of the Conservation
Division, review of project proposals, performing site visits to assure
compliance with applicable laws, conservation land management, development and
dissemination of public education materials, collecting field samples,
performing field and laboratory tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, and
supporting the Citizens Water Quality Monitoring Program. The position requires
a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to perform site
visits. Qualifications for the position include a Bachelor’s of Science
degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field
plus at least two years of experience in wetland protection or management of
public land, and field and laboratory testing and monitoring. Past experience
in the administration of the MA Wetlands Protection Act desirable. Ability to
communicate effectively orally and in writing with town officials, other
government agencies and general public. Ability to collect and analyze samples,
perform site inspections in the field, including reading site plans and
evaluating projects which will involve frequent walking, climbing, reaching,
bending and lifting objects to 50 pounds. Ability to handle small boats, i.e.
canoes. Application deadline is January 30, 2009. The rate of pay for the
position starts at $1,858.40 bi-weekly plus benefits.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Send cover letter and resume to Human Resources, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street
w:st="on">549 Main Street</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Chatham</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">MA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">02633</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>
or email to <a href="mailto:receptionist@chatham-ma.gov"
title="mailto:receptionist@chatham-ma.gov">receptionist@chatham-ma.gov</a>. See
our website <a href="http://www.chatham-ma.gov/"
title="http://www.chatham-ma.gov/">www.chatham-ma.gov</a> for more information
and application. EEO/AA.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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