Conservation Agent

~ The Town of Canton has a collective mission to provide quality services, which efficiently and effectively promote, preserve, and protect its resident population, its environment, and its sense of community. The Town's main goal is to enhance its special character and the quality of life for its residents. ~

Position Overview

• Conservation Agent serves as professional staff for the Conservation Commission and performs technical inspection work including field visits, inspections of site work, drafting of Orders of Conditions, attending Commission meetings, and otherwise ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and local wetlands, stormwater management and erosion control regulations, codes, and bylaws, issuing findings and recommendations.
• 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology or Landscape Architecture and three to 5 years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with Wetland Protection, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control is required.

Compensation

• Exempt position.
• Compensation commensurate with experience, up to $81,670.