Senior Director of Environmental Justice (Program Manager VI)

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ALERT Effective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today! Job Description - Senior Director of Environmental Justice (Program Manager VI) (24000AHU) 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. Job Opening The Department of Conservation seeks applicants for a Senior Director Environmental Justice (Program Manager VI) to perform the following duties: Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. General Statement of Duties The Senior Director of Environmental Justice supports cross-agency implementation of Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Environmental Justice Policy and DCR’s Environmental Justice Strategy and will work with the Deputy Commissioner and the Ombudsman to build relationships with elected officials, partner organizations, and other stakeholders in furtherance of the agency’s Environmental Justice goals. The Senior Director of Environmental Justice will identify current environmental justice initiatives and serve as an advisor to the commissioner and senior staff on all environmental justice and equity issues and matters on further developing environmental justice policies and programs. Duties and Responsibilities

Advance environmental justice throughout the agency including in operations, programs and services - aligned with EEA objectives - through active collaboration with DCR Division Managers and Staff. Build relationships and proactively engage with external stakeholders in furtherance of the agency’s environmental justice goals. Advance and track progress on DCR’s Environmental Justice Strategy using data analysis tools. Work closely with the ombudsman and the Legislative and Partnership Coordinators to build relationships with elected officials, stakeholders, communities, and other partners. Create and expand cultural awareness and address language barriers. Help guide training and internal engagement opportunities. Work closely with the Deputy Commissioner of Policy and Public Affairs and the Press Secretary. Oversee the environmental justice webpage and ensure the provision of accurate, accessible information on the agency’s goals and progress. Provide guidance to agency staff and stakeholders on the MEPA process and analysis of impact to EJ populations. Manage staff including the Environmental Justice Internal Agency Coordinator. Preferred Qualifications Preferred five (5) years of professional or managerial experience. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with the audience in mind. Must be able to build relationships with elected officials, stakeholders, and key constituencies. Must be able to navigate complex environments and problem solve. Experience with establishing rapport with and exhibiting cultural sensitivity with members of environmental justice populations. Ability to maintain positive morale and outlook while working to overcome obstacles. Experience with or willingness to learn data visualization and data analysis tools. Project management experience, with excellent attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills. Experience with database management, including Access and Excel. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. 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. Official Title : Program Manager VI Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza Job

Administrative Services Agency

Department of Conservation & Recreation Schedule

Full-time Shift

Day Salary

88,182.80 - 110,000.00 Yearly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Moneesha Dasgupta - 6176450358 Bargaining Unit : M99-Managers (EXE) Confidential : No Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes

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