ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
- IPSWICH/NEWBURY MANAGEMENT UNIT
The
Trustees of Reservations
Massachusetts
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
Ipswich/Newbury Management Unit The Ipswich/Newbury Management
Unit covers nearly 3,000 acres in the northeastern Massachusetts
towns of Ipswich, Essex, Newbury, and Wenham. The Unit is comprised
of The Crane Estate (1,398 acres) which includes Castle Hill
and Crane Beach in Ipswich and the Crane Wildlife Refuge (680
acres) in Essex. The Management Unit also includes Greenwood
Farm (213 acres) and the Hamlin Reservation (135 acres) in Ipswich;
Old Town Hill (510 acres) in Newbury and the Pine and Hemlock
Knoll (14 acres) in Wenham. The properties, which are open to
the public, contain historic structures and landscapes, prime
agricultural land, as well as a wide diversity of natural features
including a barrier beach, coastal marshes and other wetlands,
forests, and fields.
General
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Superintendent of the Ipswich/Newbury Management
unit, the Assistant Superintendent (AS) is a full-time exempt
employee. At the Crane Estate, which includes Castle Hill and
Crane Beach, the AS performs landscape and building maintenance,
assists in the management of Crane Beach, and is responsible
for effectively managing full-time regular and seasonal staff.
At other Management Unit properties the AS is involved with
the management of natural and historic landscapes and structures,
as well as areas composed primarily of woodlands and fields.
Responsibilities
by Property
Castle Hill
· Supervises one full-time staff person and a 12 person summer
landscape/maintenance crew.
· With the Superintendent and others, the AS plans and implements
an effective landscape management program which includes the
maintenance of turf, ornamental trees and shrubs and woodland
management.
· Works closely with staff and volunteers at Castle Hill to
provide assistance and accomplish projects relating to private
events and public programs.
· Insures that grounds maintenance equipment is in good working
order through preventative maintenance and coordination with
the Equipment Supervisor.
Crane
Beach
· With the Superintendent, supervises all aspects of the beach
operation including: public safety, maintenance, and visitor
service staff.
· In addition, supervises and performs maintenance at Crane
Beach involving dune restoration, the repair of fences, boardwalks
and signs, as well as litter removal.
· Works with Membership Director and Superintendent to maximize
the number of new and renewing members.
Crane
Wildlife Refuge
· Supervises and performs routine grounds maintenance including
mowing and trimming.
· Supervises and performs some building maintenance projects
including interior and exterior painting.
· Performs invasive species control and tree and brush border
removal to maintain and improve wildlife habitat.
· Maintains fields and vistas and implements recommendations
of the refuge master plan.
Greenwood
Farm, Old Town Hill Reservation, Hamlin Reservation, and Pine
and Hemlock Knoll
· Supervises and performs routine, grounds, trail and vista
maintenance.
Education
and Experience
The AS must have an associate degree or higher in park management
or related field, plus landscape operation, turf management,
forestry or similar field related experience. Experience in
a building trade is a plus. The AS should have a minimum of
three (3) years experience in progressively responsible supervisory
positions.
The AS must have a basic knowledge of arboriculture, forestry,
horticulture, turf management and an ability to maintain historic
landscapes. Applicants must be able to implement management
programs involving the use, care, and maintenance of farm and
garden vehicles and machinery.
Special
skills sought:
· Proven leadership and management skills.
· Proficiency with a variety of equipment including; chainsaws,
mowers, tractors, chippers, boats, etc.
· An ability to generate enthusiasm and participate as an effective
team member.
· Ability to work with the public, volunteers, community officials,
and other Trustees employees.
· Proven ability to work independently.
· Proven ability to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
· Excellent oral communication skills including ease of public
speaking.
· The ability to evaluate visual quality.
Benefits
Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The Trustees of Reservations offers an excellent benefit package.
THE
TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
The Trustees of Reservations is a non-profit conservation organization,
founded in 1891 to preserve for public use and enjoyment historic
places and beautiful tracts of land within the commonwealth.
It relies for support entirely upon income from endowments,
admission fees, membership, grants and contributions. Today,
The Trustees owns 91 properties from Berkshire County to Cape
Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, all of extraordinary diversity
and interest and all open to the public. They total more than
21,000 acres of land.
For
further information contact Peter Pinciaro, Superintendent,
Ipswich/Newbury Management Unit The Trustees of Reservations,
Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938. Telephone:
(978)-412-2568. Email: pjpinciaro@ttor.org
The
Trustees of Reservations is an equal opportunity employer.
posted
19 Dec 01
