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  • General Statement of Duties A person trained as a Paralegal whose responsibilities will be to monitor the collection of legal materials and to assist inmates at the Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction in accessing legal materials and photocopying their legal work. Supervision Received Supervision Received Works under the general direction of the Shift Supervisor. Performs varied and responsible duties requiring the exercise of judgement, discretion and tact. Duties and Responsibilities Works directly with the inmate population, both pre-trial and sentenced individuals. Can assist inmates on how to research cases on their own and guide the inmate in obtaining the proper materials from the court system when necessary. Assists inmates in ensuring motions and other case filings are done properly. Monitors changes to government guidelines or regulations regarding law collections in correctional facilities and submit reports on pertinent changes to the proper authority. Other duties as directed by Sheriff, Superintendent or their designee. Negligible physical effort demanded in performing duties under somewhat undesirable working conditions. Duties present potential risk of injury typically associated with working in a correctional environment. Errors could result in damage to public safety, adverse public relations or legal repercussions. May have access to confidential inmate material. Law Librarian’s schedule will be posted in the law library to facilitate the scheduling of individual appointments with inmates. Law Librarian shall not be a relative of the defendants or their counsel. Examples of Work: To monitor the collection of legal materials, ensuring that the most vital and current law materials are housed in the law library, while the more dated materials will be housed in a section of the main library. To photocopy the inmate’s original legal work. The Law Librarian will provide guidance to an inmate regarding how to access materials relevant to a specific legal issue or issues the inmate articulates but shall not offer or provide legal advice to an inmate. Minimum Qualifications: Paralegal Certificate from an accredited college or third year law student. Knowledge, Ability and Skill: Working knowledge of LexusNexus Software. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System. Ability to communicate in Spanish desirable. To know how and where to research legal information requested by inmates. Ability to work with sensitive and/or confidential information in an appropriate manner. Knowledge of CORI regulations. Must successfully pass a background investigation. Job: Legal Services Organization: Sheriff\'s Dept Hampshire Title: Law Librarian Location: Massachusetts-Northampton-205 Rocky Hill Rd Requisition ID: 240003UJ

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  • Company Overview

  • When you join our team as an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll take on key store management responsibilities including assisting with supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance, managing schedules, and developing operational action plans while identifying training opportunities to develop and grow the team.

  • About the Department of Conservation and Recreation: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position ofRegional Planner IV - Land Protection Specialist West Region, office location will be 136 Damon Road, Northampton or other location to be determined within the Office of the General Counsel. DCR has a robust Land Acquisition Program that acquires land and conservation restrictions (CRs) to permanently protect important natural, cultural and recreational resources, increase climate resilience and protect the integrity of the State Parks system, and secures easements and interests in land to facilitate DCR capital projects including multi-use trails. As part of DCR’s Statewide Land Protection Program the Land Protection Specialist will plan, coordinate, and implement land acquisition and protection projects and initiatives in DCRs West Region (most of Berkshire County). The Land Protection Specialist will also coordinate and represent the Department’s involvement in land protection and disposition projects and issues, and provide technical assistance and outreach to private individuals, non-profits, and municipal partners throughout the region. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, coordinate, and implement land acquisition, protection, and disposition projects and initiatives in the West Region based on current data and policies as part of DCR\'s Statewide Land Protection Program. Coordinate and represent the Department’s involvement in land and resource planning and protection projects, initiatives and issues, and provide technical assistance and outreach to private individuals, non-profits, government entities, and elected officials throughout the region(s). DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Identify and evaluate tracts of land primarily in the West Region, (and other regions as assigned) to be protected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, based upon their ecological, recreational, archaeological/historic, and natural landscape significance according to DCR’s statewide Land Protection Program guidelines and criteria. Conduct site investigations and develop information necessary to acquire land or interests in land, including preliminary contact and negotiation with landowners both private and public; obtain data required for appraisal and title work, prepare visual and written materials required for final decisions on such acquisitions, and present projects to the DCR Lands Committee. Use GPS, GIS and a wide range of technical data to document and analyze resource values and create maps showing resource values and proximity to existing protected lands. Research property values and determine approximate acquisition, improvement and ongoing maintenance costs to DCR. Oversee and manage an average of 20 consultant contracts per year by preparing scopes of service, soliciting and reviewing bids, and issuing notices to proceed; managing and responding to consultant questions; reviewing and approving drafts and final reports; and approving invoices and facilitating payment - for appraisal, title exam, environmental site assessment, site survey, and other services as needed and consistent with EOEEA specifications. Draft purchase and sales agreements and other transactional documents for legal review, when necessary. Assist the press in media coverage and External Affairs in state-related media content and event coordination when appropriate. Leverage state acquisition dollars through negotiating bargain sales, soliciting donations of conservation lands and securing state and federal grant funds. Manage and administer grant funded projects, often in coordination with non-profit, state, and the federal partners to ensure compliance with state and federal contract requirements and long-range planning strategies. Coordinate DCR involvement in land protection efforts with federal and state agencies, regional planning organizations, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and land trusts to negotiate partnerships and jointly acquire properties of mutual interest. Provide technical and planning assistance to DCR Division of State Parks staff throughout the region on issues related to resource and land protection; coordinate or serve as a member of internal teams assessing use or change of use of DCR lands, management issues, and other park related projects. Address and resolve Article 97 disposition requests in coordination with proponents, DCR attorneys, Operations Staff and DCAMM; evaluate potential impacts on resource and recreation values, compliance with EOEEA Article 97 Disposition Policy and the Public Lands Preservation Act, and make recommendations on an appropriate course of action in compliance with agency policy. Review and comment on Article 97 legislation to ensure policy compliance. Review Environmental Notification Forms (ENF) and Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) submitted to Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) within the West Region and coordinate with other DCR staff to provide agency comments to EOEEA relative to potential impacts to DCR facilities and interests. Negotiate mutually acceptable Conservation Restriction (CR) terms that protect a property’s resource values and DCR’s acquisition interests (including public access), and are realistic to monitor. Provide support and information to CR Stewardship Coordinator to complete Baseline Documentation Reports for CRs in the West Region. Work to remain current with best management practices regarding CRs including stewardship policies, CR amendment policies, enforcement policies, and CR monitoring. Work with DCR’s Land Protection Team to develop and/or update of the statewide DCR Land Acquisition Strategy, including integration of current resource and climate change data in support of Agency and Secretariat priorities and policies. Coordinate with the Resource Management Planning Program and DCR Division of State Parks on existing and future management needs for newly acquired lands and assist in the preparation and review of Resource Management Plans as they relate to land protection. Provide technical assistance on methods of land and natural resource protection, including land acquisition strategies, to federal and state agencies, regional planning organizations, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and land trusts. Represent the Department at meetings and workshops ranging from formal presentations to attendance for resource identification, networking and negotiation purposes. Respond to public inquiries and draft correspondence. Perform other duties as required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Work experience and knowledge of land use planning, ecology or a related field plus 3-5 years of land acquisition and protection experience with public and/or private organizations. 2. Ability to identify regional land protection priorities, and to identify and implement specific projects to advance those priorities. 3. Experience with resource assessment and analysis for land protection purposes. 4. Experience and ability to manage complex land protection and acquisition projects. 5. Experience negotiating land transactions including conservation restrictions. 6. Strong working knowledge of land conservation and land trust community. 7. Proven ability to work in partnership with land trusts, conservation organizations, municipal officials, and other state agency staff. 8. Experience using geographic information systems (i.e. ArcGIS and Arc GIS on line) to assess property conditions and create maps, and ability to utilize hand-held GPS devices. 9. Experience researching complex chains of title at registries of deeds to determine ownership of property under consideration. 10. Experience with and ability to read and understand maps, construction drawings and survey plans. 11. Strong working knowledge of a range of natural resource planning, land acquisition techniques, and real estate conveyancing practices. 12. Knowledge of New England habitat types and native wildlife species. 13. Experience and comfort with fieldwork, sometimes in rough terrain and remote locations, and willingness to travel primarily in western MA, and throughout the state as needed. 14. Excellent organization and communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and contracts simultaneously. 15. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, transportation planning or land use planning, and (B) of which at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor\'s degree with a major in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, civil, environmental, or transportation engineering or environmental sciences may be substituted for two years d the required (A) experience. II. A Graduate degree with a major in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, civil, environmental, or transportation engineering or environmental sciences may be substituted for three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis on the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of three years of the required experience. Substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitution will be permitted for the required (C) experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator\'s License. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! 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. Job: Planning Organization: Department of Conservation & Recreation Title: Land Protection Specialist, West Region - Regional Planner IV Location: Massachusetts-Northampton - 109 Main Street Requisition ID: 2400025C

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  • CURRENT LOCATION OPENINGS: NORTHAMPTON & SHELBURNE FALLS Receives, reviews, and transmits emergency and law enforcement related communications by operating multi-band sophisticated radio broadcast system, teleprocessing system, cellular emergency 911 telephone network and a worldwide police telecommunications system under the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission to disseminate information on crimes and emergencies Answer complaints and transmits broadcast orders to coordinate the dispatching of law enforcement and other emergency personnel Coordinates the communications activities of National Attack Warning Systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the event of a public emergency such as nuclear detonation or natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods Receives emergency and law enforcement related communications from the public via various communications devices, including emergency cellular 911 and enhanced 911 network and provides assistance as needed Provides information via communications systems to coordinate the activities of law enforcement personnel who are engaged in major law enforcement actions such as highspeed chases, surveillance, searches, restraining orders, search warrants etc. Provides information via communications systems to coordinate the activities of emergency personnel who are engaged in major emergency actions such as natural disasters, medical, fires, domestic abuse, emergency medical, psychological commitments, etc. Utilizes numerous federal, state, municipal law enforcement and emergency communication systems for the purpose of receiving, evaluating, and forwarding information to other federal, state, municipal and international law enforcement and emergency agencies Responds to requests for information from worldwide law enforcement agencies relative to missing or wanted individuals, criminal histories, stolen property, sensitive intelligence such as drug interdiction and terrorist activities, stolen property, etc. Receives and reviews requests, and coordinates the emergency transport of human blood and/or organs to and various medical facilities throughout the Commonwealth and/or nationwide, as required Responds to requests for information via telephone, from other agencies, the news media and the general public to provide both law enforcement-oriented and general information concerning weather conditions, road conditions and travel directions Maintain records of radio transmissions and teleprocessing systems received and/or transmitted and maintain files of such records Maintains and operates and emergency TDY system for the hearing-impaired public Facilitates a language line system for the non-English speaking public; performs related duties as required. MSP-RSU-DSU /Pre-Employment Requirements - Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening which includes: 1) Drug Screening; 2) A criminal records check based upon fingerprint examination; 3) A background check to include criminal, employment, personal and, if applicable, military service history; and 4) For State Police Dispatcher positions, a hearing test to establish capacity to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in varying sound environments. Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website./ You will have no choice about which shift you are assigned to work; You will have no choice about which days you work; You will be required to work all three shifts, including during the training period; Required to work weekends on a regular basis; Work any or all Federal, State and religious holidays on the recognized or actual date; Work on personally important or special days (i.e. birthdays, anniversaries, sporting events, etc); Obtain childcare between 6:30 am – 3:30 pm (days); 2:30 pm – 11:30 pm (afternoons); and/or 10:30 pm – 7:30 am on a regular basis; As necessary, obtain childcare for weekends and holidays on a regular basis; As necessary, obtain childcare on short notice events on a frequent basis; Work voluntary overtime, before or after a shift, sometimes with little to no notice; Work mandatory overtime, before or after a shift, sometimes with little to no notice; You must have reliable transportation that will function in the 24 hour environment. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the operation of communications systems, or in fast paced environments where multi-tasking is required, and (B) a high school diploma or certificate of graduation from a secondary education school or program recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A Massachusetts High School Equivalency diploma, certificate of General Educational Development (GED), or an equivalent secondary education credential recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts may also be accepted. Applicants are required to successfully complete a critical skills assessment prior to hire. Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver\'s license at a class level specific to assignment. Incumbents may become certified as a Communications Training Officer and/or obtain other related certification(s) via on-the-job training as determined by the Agency and must be able to obtain and maintain job-related certifications and/or credentials necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of their work assignment Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! 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. Job: Administrative Services Organization: Department of State Police Title: Public Safety Dispatcher I - Western MA Location: Massachusetts-Northampton-555 No King Street Requisition ID: 240000LU

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