The Town of Ipswich is excited to accept applications for the full-time, benefited position of Open Space Protection Manager in the Department of Planning and Development. Schedule is Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week, anticipated salary range of $73,000 - $78,500, with a generous benefits package.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of experience with land acquisition, open space planning, and/or conservation required. Master's degree in environmental sciences, planning or related field preferred. • Knowledge of basic real estate practice and principles. • Ability to read and interpret survey and development plans. • Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) required; ability to use software, produce maps, and conduct analyses of open space properties preferred. • Knowledge of GPS data collecting preferred. • Skills to update, maintain and enhance Open Space Program webpage on Town website, and to use social media for outreach and publicity about the work of the Program.
Submit cover letter, resume, and Town of Ipswich employment application (available on our website) to Mary Gallivan, Human Resources Director via email, hr@ipswichma.gov or by mail:
Human Resources
25 Green Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.