Deputy Director, Administration and Innovation

Title:

Deputy Director, Administration and Innovation

Final date to receive applications Date: 08/09/2026

Location:

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type:
Permanent

Schedule Type:
Full Time

Minimum Salary: $43.11

Maximum Salary: $67.90

The Deputy Director of the Administration and Innovation Division provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for DEC's Administration and Innovation Division. Working closely with the Division Director, this position helps lead Department-wide administrative operations, enterprise technology, organizational modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives that advance DEC's strategic priorities.

Building upon the responsibilities of the Innovation and Operations Director, the Deputy Director provides executive leadership for technology, digital transformation, administrative services, and organizational effectiveness while supporting Division strategy, resource planning, performance management, and cross-functional initiatives. A key responsibility is leading strategic initiatives to improve the environmental permitting experience, including development of a unified permit intake and customer entry experience, improved transparency into permit processes and status, and establishment of performance measures and KPIs to track progress, identify improvement opportunities, and support data-informed decision-making.

The Deputy Director supports the Division Director in overall Division leadership, including strategic planning, budget and resource management, workforce development, policy implementation, and organizational change. The position addresses complex personnel matters, serves as Acting Division Director as needed, supervises management and professional staff, and represents DEC in Department-, Agency-, statewide-, and federal-level administrative, technology, governance, and modernization initiatives.

A Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification is preferred.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of environmental services in Vermont. DEC is committed to protecting Vermont's natural resources through innovative, customer-focused programs that promote environmental stewardship, sustainability, and resilience. The Deputy Director will join a collaborative executive leadership team dedicated to operational excellence, digital transformation, and responsible innovation in support of the Department's mission.

DEC operates in a hybrid work environment that supports both remote work and designated in-office Core Days. Telework arrangements are available based on individual approval.

This position,
Deputy Director, Administration and Innovation (Job Requisition #55469), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note:

This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Innovation and Operations Director: 55468

Deputy Director, Administration & Innovation: 55496

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related field and two years of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

OR

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field and four years of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

OR

Bachelor's degree and six years of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

OR

Two years of full-time college coursework or associate’s degree and eight years of…