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*_POSITION INFORMATION:_* Position: Office Support Specialist I Location: Melnea Cass Recreation Center Start Date: 11/16/2025 End Date: 3/21/2026 Work Hours: 37.5 hours # of positions: 1 Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position. Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process. *_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 the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission. ** The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Office Support Specialist I. Duties: Provides administrative support to assigned personnel; assists with various duties including spreadsheet development, payroll information and data population/tracking and facilitation. Schedules and attends meetings; maintains electronic meeting and event calendars. Uses computer software or databases to prepare reports and compile data. Conducts research. Creates and maintains database and spreadsheet file. Responds to inquiries and provides information to internal and external contacts. Assist with coordinating unit or department programs and activities. Ensures office activities are operational and in compliance with standards or guidelines. Responsible for screening phone calls. Responsible for the organization and upkeep of detailed filing systems/file rooms. Maintain contact with agency staff, external agency representatives and the general public. Knowledge of the types and uses of agency databases, documents and files. Knowledge of state laws, procedures and guidelines. Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned agency or unit activities. *This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.* Office Support Specialist I: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in administrative work experience or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below: Substitutions: I. An Associate’s or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience. II. An Associate’s or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required experience. *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.* **Job:** **Administrative Services* **Organization:** **Department of Conservation & Recreation* **Title:** *Seasonal Office Support Specialist I (Melnea Cass Recreation Center) Winter Recall* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Boston-120 Martin Luther King* **Requisition ID:** *250007JA*