*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 *Description:* The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more. MassDEP's mission is to protect and enhance the Commonwealth's natural resources - air, water, and land - to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of all people, and to ensure a clean and safe environment for future generations. In carrying out this mission MassDEP commits to address and advance environmental justice and equity for all people of the Commonwealth, to provide meaningful, inclusive opportunities for people to participate in agency decisions that affect their lives; and to ensure a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Mass DEP seeks applicants for a NERO Deputy Regional Director (DRD) - Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup. Reporting to the Regional Director, the DRD will be responsible for the day-to-day bureau operations including implementation of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan and environmental rules and regulations regarding the cleanup of sites where there have been a release of oil and / or hazardous materials; staff management, motivation, training, performance reviews; managing competing priorities; and program policy development. *Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:* * Plan, direct and oversee compliance assurance, enforcement, and compliance assistance activities, and ensure that decision-making, recordkeeping, data management and fee tracking associated with such activities is conducted in accordance with MassDEP statutes, regulations, and policies * Participate as a proactive, collaborative, and effective member of the Northeastern Regional Office (NERO) management team * Implement systems for measuring environmental protection efforts and staff performance * Manage bureau section chiefs and their staff in the performance of their duties * Represent the Regional Director with key stakeholders * Represent the Northeast Regional Office at statewide BWSC staff meetings and participate in BWSC policy, regulation and program development activities * Manage personnel activities (performance evaluations, hiring, disciplinary actions, work assignment and staff development) * Support and implement Department goals for addressing Environmental Justice, Diversity and Equity As a public manager, the DRD will be responsible for the implementation within this unit of Affirmative Action principles, Americans with Disabilities Act, Minority Business Enterprise Procurement, and Department personnel policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal rules. *Preferred Qualifications at Hire:* * Demonstrated strong leadership abilities and supervisory experience. * Knowledge of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan. * Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and effective decision-making within an organization. * Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills. * Ability to work effectively with outside stakeholders and regulated entities. * Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts. * Ability to adjust priorities to meet emerging or changing program requirements. * Ability to foster professional growth of staff through training, performance review and recognizing individual accomplishment. * Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of management including planning, organizing, directing, problem solving, team building, organizational behavior, and employee relations. * Knowledge of state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to environmental protection and public health. *MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:* Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) 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 two (2) years 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. _*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:** **Environmental and Energy* **Organization:** **Department of Environmental Protection* **Title:** *Deputy Regional Director (DRD) - Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup - NERO * **Location:** *Massachusetts-Woburn-150 Presidential Way* **Requisition ID:** *250000AH*