Administrative Officer IV

The Department of Developmental Services, Southeast Residential Services (SRS) is searching for a compassionate, enthusiastic professional with excellent organizational and management skills to become part of the management team in a busy and rewarding environment. 

The work location for this position is in Middleboro MA - Southeast Residential Services

Job Responsibilities: (The duties and responsibilities stated are general summary and not all inclusive.)

• Ensures all operational needs are in compliance with safety and licensing standards. 
• Communicates regularly with the Housing Authorities, The Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), The Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MHFA), and individual owners/landlords of privately owned property. 
• Provides oversight of capital repair projects, and private maintenance contracts. 
•  Responsible to evaluate all property for repair that is not included in the contracts. 
• Obtains approval for identified projects, writing the specifications, soliciting bids, secures estimates for the projects. 
• Provides immediate evaluation of emergency and non-emergency situations and coordinates the repair of all damages due to seasonal storms.
• Direct supervision of two (2) maintenance staff.

About the Department of Developmental Services: 

The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members. 

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. 

Pre-Hire Process: 

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes: 

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search:  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry 

• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori 
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. 
• https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks