Deputy Regional Director- Water Resources- Southeast Region

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.

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 toxic 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.

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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:

MassDEP is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the role of Deputy Regional Director (Administrator VIII) for the Bureau of Water Resources (BWR) at our Southeast Regional Office (SERO), located in Lakeville. This office serves 84 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands.

The Deputy Regional Director for Bureau of Water Resources (DRD/ BWR) will support the Regional Director by managing regulatory programs related to wetlands protection, drinking water supply management, wastewater, and waterways/Chapter 91 licensing. This includes overseeing permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities. The DRD/ BWR will manage and mentor a team of over 40 environmental professionals, including engineers, scientists, and administrative staff.

This role demands exceptional leadership and management skills, coupled with a thorough understanding of water resource policies and implementation and a willingness to consider and evaluate new technologies and approaches to environmental and public health protection and a willingness to consider and evaluate new technologies and approaches to environmental and public health protection. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a strong commitment to environmental protection, team building, and public service.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the Regional Director in overseeing daily operations of the Bureau of Water Resources.

• Oversee compliance assurance, enforcement, and permitting activities, ensuring alignment with MassDEP statutes, regulations, and policies.

• Lead Watershed Permitting and related work in the region.

• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to address water resource issues and ensure adherence to environmental laws.

• Engage with stakeholders, including community organizations, industry representatives, and the public, to advance water resource conservation and management.

• Prepare briefings on current topics for MassDEP Senior Leadership.