Deputy Chief Operating Officer - (240004B9)
Who We Are: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance the Commonwealth's environmental resources while ensuring and promoting a clean energy future for the state's residents. Through the stewardship of open space, protection of environmental resources, and enhancement of clean energy, The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.
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 animal 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 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, seeks applicants for Deputy Chief Operating Officer to perform the following duties:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) plays a crucial role in supporting the Secretariat's Chief Operating Officer (COO) in directing, administering, and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the operations of the EEA Secretariat. The DCOO assists in aligning operations with the policies objectives, and goals established by the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
The DCOO serves as a strategic partner, ensuring the organization meets performance expectations and drives continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and productivity. They provide leadership and direction to various functions, including Human Resources, Information Technology, and Facilities, collaborating to develop systems, processes, and controls that enhance overall efficiency and client service. Additionally, the DCOO plays a key role in managing the organization's strategic direction, fostering a high-performance culture, and representing the organization with business units.
Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential in this dynamic environment, where multitasking is the norm. The Deputy COO will assist in providing leadership and management necessary to ensure EEA has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and systems in place to effectively develop the organization and ensure operating efficiency. They will also collaborate with the COO in developing and implementing specific performance metrics and reporting tools to track EEA’s operational performance and oversee continuous improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
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
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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.
Official Title: Administrator VII
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street
: Administrative Services
: Exec Office Of Energy and Environmental Affairs
: Full-time
: Day
: Apr 1, 2024, 10:32:00 PM
: 1
: 44,590.00 - 137,000.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Melixza Esenyie - 6176261282
Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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