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*Who We Are: * The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. *Who We Are as an Employer: * At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping Massachusetts's environmental future. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees are vital in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conserving the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. *_Job Opening: _* The Department of Fish and Game seeks applicants for Aquatic Mitigation Specialist, Environmental Analyst II. The In-Lieu Fee (ILF)ProgramAquatic Mitigation Specialist (Environmental Analyst II)works in the Office of the Commissioner as part of the ILF Program team to support development and implementation of compensatory mitigation projects. TheDepartment of Fish and Game (DFG) was approved by theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to be the sponsor of a statewide programthatprovidesIn-Lieu Fee compensatory mitigation associated with Corps permits under §404 of the Clean Water Act and/or §§9 or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and related federal rule at 33 C.F.R. Part 332 (the federal Mitigation Rule). The ILF ProgramAquatic Mitigation Specialist, under the supervision of the ILF Program Administrator, willsupport the ILFP by managing program information and records, including analyzing program data to describe trends in program participation and trends in the cost of providingin-lieufee mitigation over time.The Aquatic Mitigation Specialist willalsoassistin developing and overseeingILF-funded projects to meet DFG’s obligations for aquatic resource compensatory mitigation. ILF-funded projects may focus on aquatic resource enhancement,restorationand/or preservation. The primary responsibilities of the ILFAquatic MitigationSpecialist are toassistwith: * Cultivating new potential ILF projects, which may involve presenting at conferences or meetings, leading one-on-one or small group meetings, site visits, communication with DFG Divisions, andassistingpotential ILFP applicants with preparing application materials * Oversight ofassignedILF-funded projects in consultation withfunding recipientsand their assigned project managers to ensure projectimplementationin accordance with-approvedprojectplans, compliance with monitoring and reporting requirements, and evaluation ofecological benefits achieved by completed projects * Information management and reporting, includingtracking project costs in a Survey123 database, updating information on the Regulatory Information for Banks and In-Lieu Fee Tracking System (RIBITS) for USACE, providing content for ILFP reports and webpages, and AGOL map updates  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience developing and tracking project budgets, conducting financial analysis and/or forecasting, and/or statistical analysis - Knowledge and understanding of the hydrology and ecology of wetlands and river systems, estuarine and marine ecosystems - Knowledge of environmental regulations - Organizational, analytical, communication and collaboration, facilitation and problem-solving abilities - Computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ESRI ArcGIS/ geospatial information systems, mapping tools) Additional preferred experience, skills and education - Training in wetlands ecology, environmental science, ecosystem restoration, environmental policy, environmental economics or a related field and one or more years of professional experience. Advanced degree preferred, continuing education and other certifications in wetlands science, ecological restoration and related topics is desirable - Knowledge of environmental markets, pricing ecological restoration projects or pricing land or other natural resources. - Demonstrated ability to manage datasets; assess the quality of data; and analyze, interpret and summarize financial and environmental data. - Experience with grant funding management and contracting. - Technical knowledge and field experience in ecological restoration including project design and implementation, construction oversight, monitoring and performance evaluation - Experience with baseline data gathering and restoration feasibility assessment - Experience with grant funding management and contracting - Demonstrated success in applying organizational, analytical, communication, collaboration, facilitation and problem-solving skills - Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision. Communication with co[1]workers will frequently be through email and video or phone calls. - Strong inter-personal skills, including ability to coordinate with Department staff to get assistance when needed and maintain a friendly, positive rapport with colleagues. - Knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations, permitting and compliance - Experience working with regulators at state, federal and local level - ArcGIS experience *Who We Are: * The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. *Who We Are as an Employer: * At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping Massachusetts's environmental future. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees are vital in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conserving the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. *_Job Opening: _* The Department of Fish and Game seeks applicants for Aquatic Mitigation Specialist, Environmental Analyst II. The In-Lieu Fee (ILF)ProgramAquatic Mitigation Specialist (Environmental Analyst II)works in the Office of the Commissioner as part of the ILF Program team to support development and implementation of compensatory mitigation projects. TheDepartment of Fish and Game (DFG) was approved by theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to be the sponsor of a statewide programthatprovidesIn-Lieu Fee compensatory mitigation associated with Corps permits under §404 of the Clean Water Act and/or §§9 or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and related federal rule at 33 C.F.R. Part 332 (the federal Mitigation Rule). The ILF ProgramAquatic Mitigation Specialist, under the supervision of the ILF Program Administrator, willsupport the ILFP by managing program information and records, including analyzing program data to describe trends in program participation and trends in the cost of providingin-lieufee mitigation over time.The Aquatic Mitigation Specialist willalsoassistin developing and overseeingILF-funded projects to meet DFG’s obligations for aquatic resource compensatory mitigation. ILF-funded projects may focus on aquatic resource enhancement,restorationand/or preservation. The primary responsibilities of the ILFAquatic MitigationSpecialist are toassistwith: * Cultivating new potential ILF projects, which may involve presenting at conferences or meetings, leading one-on-one or small group meetings, site visits, communication with DFG Divisions, andassistingpotential ILFP applicants with preparing application materials * Oversight ofassignedILF-funded projects in consultation withfunding recipientsand their assigned project managers to ensure projectimplementationin accordance with-approvedprojectplans, compliance with monitoring and reporting requirements, and evaluation ofecological benefits achieved by completed projects * Information management and reporting, includingtracking project costs in a Survey123 database, updating information on the Regulatory Information for Banks and In-Lieu Fee Tracking System (RIBITS) for USACE, providing content for ILFP reports and webpages, and AGOL map updates  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience developing and tracking project budgets, conducting financial analysis and/or forecasting, and/or statistical analysis - Knowledge and understanding of the hydrology and ecology of wetlands and river systems, estuarine and marine ecosystems - Knowledge of environmental regulations - Organizational, analytical, communication and collaboration, facilitation and problem-solving abilities - Computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ESRI ArcGIS/ geospatial information systems, mapping tools) Additional preferred experience, skills and education - Training in wetlands ecology, environmental science, ecosystem restoration, environmental policy, environmental economics or a related field and one or more years of professional experience. Advanced degree preferred, continuing education and other certifications in wetlands science, ecological restoration and related topics is desirable - Knowledge of environmental markets, pricing ecological restoration projects or pricing land or other natural resources. - Demonstrated ability to manage datasets; assess the quality of data; and analyze, interpret and summarize financial and environmental data. - Experience with grant funding management and contracting. - Technical knowledge and field experience in ecological restoration including project design and implementation, construction oversight, monitoring and performance evaluation - Experience with baseline data gathering and restoration feasibility assessment - Experience with grant funding management and contracting - Demonstrated success in applying organizational, analytical, communication, collaboration, facilitation and problem-solving skills - Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision. Communication with co[1]workers will frequently be through email and video or phone calls. - Strong inter-personal skills, including ability to coordinate with Department staff to get assistance when needed and maintain a friendly, positive rapport with colleagues. - Knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations, permitting and compliance - Experience working with regulators at state, federal and local level - ArcGIS experience **Job:** **Science* **Organization:** **Department of Fish And Game* **Title:** *Aquatic Mitigation Specialist* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street* **Requisition ID:** *250002YV*