The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' MDAR mission is to cultivate a robust and equitable agricultural economy, promote a safe and resilient food system, and preserve a healthy environment for Massachusetts farmers, animals, and consumers.

The Massachusetts State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board (SRB), within the Department of Agricultural Resources, oversees mosquito control in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including 12 regional programs. The SRB establishes administrative and technical policies, guidelines, and best management practices to ensure mosquito control programs and safe and effective.

CLASSIFICATION:  SEASONAL GIS TECHNICIAN

Seasonal GIS technicians will make digital and/or paper maps using customized geographic information systems (GIS) applications, as well as manipulate data to serve a variety of mosquito control purposes. They will read and interpret maps, manipulate and understand digital land data, and manage data entered into a GIS database. Seasonal GIS Technicians will be assigned by the Director of Operations and/or Executive Director to the Staff Biologist and/other CMMCP staff as needed. Duties include but may not limited to the following:

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• To demonstrate punctuality, dependability and compliance with work schedules.
• To drive a truck carefully in the manner used in mosquito control work and to follow all established traffic laws, regulations and common sense safety practices.
• Any and all tasks subject to the needs of the Project as determined by the Director of Operations or the Executive Director. 
• Employment will run from early June through August, possibly into September or beyond.
• Good work attendance and adherence to work instructions is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English in written and spoken form.
• Experience with computers including Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as all relevant GIS programs.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License with a clean driving record.  You must provide a copy of your driving record before an interview will be scheduled.
• Seasonal GIS Technicians at CMMCP are contracted, seasonal positions whose daily hours or length of service may be modified at the discretion of the Executive
• Director but are not to exceed 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week except under certain circumstances as determined by the Executive Director.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge in the ArcGIS digital platforms is required specifically ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online. Knowledge of mosquito operations is a plus but not required.

Qualifications
 
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

See duties and preferred qualifications.

Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License with a clean driving record. 

There are no benefits with this position, except earned sick leave.

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.