Assistant Secretary​/MEPA Director

Assistant Secretary / MEPA Director

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.

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.

The Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office serves as the staff of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs responsible for the administration of the MEPA environmental review process under M.G.L. c. 30, § 62-62L. The MEPA Office solicits and considers comments from the public and state agencies regarding project filings; represents the Secretary at public consultation sessions on projects; coordinates project review with proponents, consultants, agencies, municipalities, and interested members of the public;

and provides recommendations to the Secretary regarding the adequacy of environmental documentation submitted for projects subject to MEPA review. The Director of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office serves as Assistant Secretary within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and overall management of the MEPA Office and is responsible for ensuring the effective, consistent, and timely administration of the Commonwealth's environmental review process.

Reporting to the Secretary within the EEA Secretariat, the Director oversees all aspects of MEPA operations, including environmental and policy review, regulatory and policy development, staff management, stakeholder engagement, interagency coordination, and the continuous improvement of MEPA procedures and practices. The Director serves as a principal advisor to the Secretary and EEA leadership on matters related to MEPA and is responsible for ensuring that environmental reviews and recommendations are thorough, legally and technically sound, consistent with applicable statutes, regulations, and policies, and responsive to the Commonwealth's environmental, climate, and environmental justice priorities.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Strategic Leadership, Policy and Regulatory Development
• MEPA Operations, Environmental Review Oversight and Quality Assurance
• Staff Leadership, Supervision and Organizational Development
• Technical Assistance, Stakeholder Engagement and Interagency Coordination
• Complex and High-Priority Project Review
• Legal, Records, Legislative and Administrative Matters

Preferred Qualifications:

At least eight [8] years of progressively responsible professional experience in environmental policy, environmental review, planning, natural resources, environmental law, public administration, regulatory programs, or a closely related field, including at least three years in a leadership, management, or supervisory capacity. Demonstrated knowledge of environmental review, permitting, regulatory, or land-use processes and the ability to interpret and apply complex statutes, regulations, policies, and administrative requirements.

Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing complex, high-profile, or controversial projects or regulatory matters involving multiple agencies and stakeholders. Experience developing, implementing, or interpreting environmental policies,…