Director of Climate and Environmental Policy Housing

Position: Director of Climate and Environmental Policy for Housing

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Job Description - Director of Climate and Environmental Policy for Housing (260005YU)

Job Description

Director of Climate and Environmental Policy for Housing - ( 260005YU )

Description

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities(EOHLC) is seeking a Director of Climate and Environmental Policy for Housing in the Secretary’s Office AGENCY MISSION:

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is responsible for building more homes and lowering housing costs across the Commonwealth through partnerships with municipalities, housing authorities, and community stakeholders.

OVERVIEW:

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is seeking an experienced and strategic policy leader to serve as the Director of Climate and Environmental Policy for Housing. This role will help Massachusetts advance two essential priorities together: increasing housing production while meeting the Commonwealth’s ambitious climate, clean energy, resiliency, and environmental goals. The Director will lead policy development and cross-agency initiatives at the intersection of housing, climate, energy, environmental protection, and infrastructure.

Working with state agencies, municipalities, industry leaders, advocates, and other partners, the Director will tackle complex issues including building and energy codes, environmental permitting, water and wastewater infrastructure, decarbonization, climate resilience, and sustainable development. We are seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader with strong policy judgment who can navigate complex regulatory environments, build consensus, and help shape practical strategies that support more housing and resilient, sustainable communities across Massachusetts.

DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE) 1. Serve as EOHLC's Lead Representative on Climate, Energy, and Environmental Initiatives

• Represent EOHLC in discussions, negotiations, and working groups involving Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) agencies and external stakeholders.
• Ensure housing production, preservation, affordability, and equitable development considerations are incorporated into environmental, energy, and climate policy development.
• Advise EOHLC leadership on emerging regulations, legislation, and policy proposals that may affect housing development and community growth.
• Develop strategic positions and recommendations on complex cross-secretariat issues.

2. Advance Housing Production through Regulatory and Policy Alignment

• Identify opportunities to modernize regulations and policies that impede housing production while maintaining environmental protections.
• Evaluate the housing impacts of proposed environmental, energy, infrastructure, and resiliency policies.
• Collaborate with agencies to develop balanced solutions that advance both housing and environmental objectives.
• Support implementation of state housing initiatives requiring coordination across environmental and energy agencies.

3:
Lead Technical Engagement on Building, Energy, and Development Regulations

• Serve as EOHLC's technical expert on building and energy code development and implementation.
• Analyze proposed changes to building codes, stretch energy codes, specialized energy codes, and related regulations.
• Assess impacts of code requirements on housing feasibility, construction costs, building performance, and long-term affordability.
• Coordinate with building officials, code administrators, developers, municipalities, and state agencies on implementation challenges and opportunities.

4. Coordinate Housing Interests Across Environmental and Infrastructure Agencies

• Serve as EOHLC's primary liaison to agencies including, but not limited to:
• Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
• Department of Energy Resources (DOER)
• Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
• Department of Public Utilities (DPU)
• Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
• Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office
• Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM)
• Other agencies and authorities

5. Address Water, Wastewater, Septic, and Environmental…