Deputy Chief Ranger, State House, Program Manager IV

Who We Are:

The Department of Conversation & Recreation (DCR) is steward of one of the largest state parks systems in the country. Its 450,000 acres is made up of forests, parks, greenways, historic sites and landscapes, seashores, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and watersheds. The DCR also oversees several swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks.

Who We Serve:

Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to combine energy and environmental agencies under one Cabinet secretary. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) serves Commonwealth residents interested in outdoor recreational activities, clean energy solutions and those who work with animals and livestock. Equally, EOEEA works with energy consumers, power companies, clean energy providers and farmers to delicately balance the interaction with environmental protection laws and regulations while being a cornerstone for our economic prosperity.

Job Opening:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for Deputy Chief Ranger, State House Security Program, Program Manager IV. 

As directed by the Chief, the Deputy Chief – Administration (DCA) will assist with the overall leadership, administrative duties, management, and long-term strategic planning of the DCR State House Security Program (SHSP). The DCA will maintain a highly visible, regular presence at the State House, and ensure that all programmatic goals and expectations are being met. The DCA will provide unwavering support of the State House Security Program mission and its future vision while providing valuable insight and feedback regarding day-to-day operations and program needs, including the performance of administrative functions within the SHSP. The DCA will oversee the Administrative Section of the SHSP. The DCA will mentor and coach supervisory and front-line staff to ensure their success within the program.

 The DCA, in conjunction with the Chief, will play a lead role in the guidance, development, and accountability of staff within the SHSP. The DCA will provide 24/7 availability and/or on-site response for emergency situations and will also be prepared to cover essential shifts and posts when critical staffing needs arise. The DCA will also act, in support of the Chief, as a liaison for the program and provide effective and timely day-to-day operational support to our internal and external partners in a way that enhances the program’s presence and reputation within the building.

 Duties include:

-Provision of administrative support for various SHSP functions

- Assisting with development, distribution, and implementation of policies and protocols

- Oversight of processes related to staff hiring - Development of staff schedules, and oversight of schedule bid processes

- Liaising with the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Human Resources and Labor Relations Divisions

- Review and process of time off requests

-Oversight of overtime distribution and tracking of related documentation and reports

-Coordination and tracking of training and certifications

-Provision of administrative training

- Provision of operational oversight to the SHSP if/when serving in an operational capacity, as needed

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) four (4) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutio